文は武に勝る。
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English Translation
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Furigana
Romanji
Bun wa bu ni masaru.
Words
文
(ぶん)
sentence; composition; text; writings; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; literature
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
武
(ぶ)
the art of war; martial arts; military arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery; military officer; military man
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
勝る
(まさる)
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival; to outweigh; to preponderate