Lingaku劣る【おとる】
Frequency rank: 3,969. – 3,971.
Alsoおとる
- to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This phrase is used to indicate that one thing or person is not as good or capable as another. It suggests a comparison where the subject lacks certain qualities or abilities in relation to something or someone else.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Job] is inferior in [Skill]
[Person] is less good at [Activity]
[Product] is inferior in [Quality]
[Person] is inferior in [Achievement]
Generated related terms (experimental)
おとる劣る【おとる】
To be inferior to something or someone, indicating a lower quality or ability.
すぐれる優れる【すぐれる】
To excel or surpass; to be superior to others in quality or ability.
ひとしい等しい【ひとしい】
To be equal to or the same as; indicating no difference in quality or status.
れっとう劣等【れっとう】
Refers to inferiority, often used to describe a lower status or performance level.