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Zach

断トツ

Readings

Kana: だんトツ、ダントツ
Romaji: dantotsu, dantotsu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead

Note: from 断然 + トップ
Note: word usually written using kana alone; abbreviation; slang

Kanji

Readings: ダン、 た.つ、 ことわ.る、 さだ.める
Meanings: severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting

Example Sentence

(かれ)はチームでダントツの(こう)選手(せんしゅ)だ。
➥He is by far the best player on the team.
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