彼は父親に劣らず利口だ。

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彼 は 父親 に 劣らず 利口 だ 。

English Translation

He is no less clever than his father is.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は父親(ちちおや)に劣(おと)らず利口(りこう)だ。

Romanji

Kare wa chichioya ni otorazu rikō da.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

父親 (ちちおや)

father

に (に)

at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although

劣る (おとる)

to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind

利口 (りこう)

clever; intelligent; wise; bright; sharp; sensible; smart; shrewd; well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc); obedient; good; good (with words)

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

彼

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

父

Readings: フ、 ちち

Meaning: father

親

Readings: シン、 おや、 おや-、 した.しい、 した.しむ

Meanings: parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)

劣

Readings: レツ、 おと.る

Meanings: inferiority, be inferior to, be worse

利

Readings: リ、 き.く

Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit

口

Readings: コウ、 ク、 くち

Meaning: mouth