文は武に勝る。

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勝る

English Translation

The pen is mightier than the sword.

Furigana

(ぶん)()(まさ)る。

Romanji

Bun wa bu ni masaru.

Words

(ぶん)
sentence; composition; text; writings; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; literature
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
()
the art of war; martial arts; military arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery; military officer; military man
()
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: ブン、 モン、 ふみ、 あや
Meanings: sentence, literature, style, art, decoration, figures, plan, literary radical (no. 67)
Readings: ブ、 ム、 たけ.し
Meanings: warrior, military, chivalry, arms
Readings: ショウ、 か.つ、 -が.ち、 まさ.る、 すぐ.れる、 かつ
Meanings: victory, win, prevail, excel