勝る

優る

Reading

Kana: まさる
Romaji: masaru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival

2

to outweigh; to preponderate

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 か.つ、 -が.ち、 まさ.る、 すぐ.れる、 かつ
Meanings: victory, win, prevail, excel
Readings: ユウ、 ウ、 やさ.しい、 すぐ.れる、 まさ.る
Meanings: tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness

Example Sentences

(ぶん)()(まさ)る。
➥The pen is mightier than the sword.
Full Entry➤
知恵(ちえ)(とみ)(まさ)る。
➥Wisdom is better than riches.
Full Entry➤
健康(けんこう)(とみ)にまさる。
➥Health is better than wealth.
Full Entry➤
(しん)()にまさる。
➥Truth is more important than beauty.
Full Entry➤
睡眠(すいみん)(くすり)(まさ)る。
➥Sleep is better than medicine.
Full Entry➤
予防(よぼう)治療(ちりょう)にまさる。
➥An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Full Entry➤
Find More