真は美にまさる。

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まさる

English Translation

Truth is more important than beauty.

Furigana

(しん)()にまさる。

Romanji

Shin wa bi ni masaru.

Words

(しん)
truth; reality; genuineness; seriousness; logical TRUE; printed style writing; star performer
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
()
beauty
()
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
勝る (まさる)
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival; to outweigh; to preponderate

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ま、 ま-、 まこと
Meanings: true, reality, Buddhist sect
Readings: ビ、 ミ、 うつく.しい
Meanings: beauty, beautiful