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Zach

彼は兄に劣らず利口だ。

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劣らず 利口

English Translation

He isn't less clever than his brother.

Furigana

(かれ)(あに)(おと)らず利口(りこう)だ。

Romanji

Kare wa ani ni otorazu rikō da.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(あに)
elder brother; older brother
()
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)
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: ケイ、 キョウ、 あに
Meanings: elder brother, big brother
Readings: レツ、 おと.る
Meanings: inferiority, be inferior to, be worse
Readings: リ、 き.く
Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit
Readings: コウ、 ク、 くち
Meaning: mouth