Japanese

まさる
Meaning: to surpass; to exceed; to be superior
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 勝る 勝らない
Polite 勝ります 勝りません
Past 勝った 勝らなかった
Polite + Past 勝りました 勝りませんでした
Te-form 勝って 勝らなくて
Potential 勝れる 勝れない
Passive 勝られる 勝られない
Causative 勝らせる 勝らせない
Causative + Passive 勝らされる 勝らされない
Imperative 勝れ 勝るな

Handwriting

勝
る

Example

He is superior to anyone else in terms of ability.

Usage Notes

Indicates that one thing is better than another in quality, degree, or ability. Often used with 'に' or 'において' to specify the comparison point.

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