This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

勝る

優る

Reading

Kana: まさる
Romaji: masaru
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Definitions

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1

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival

2

to outweigh; to preponderate

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 か.つ、 -が.ち、 まさ.る、 すぐ.れる、 かつ
Meanings: victory, win, prevail, excel
Readings: ユウ、 ウ、 やさ.しい、 すぐ.れる、 まさ.る
Meanings: tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness

Example Sentences

(ぶん)()(まさ)る。
➥The pen is mightier than the sword.
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知恵(ちえ)(とみ)(まさ)る。
➥Wisdom is better than riches.
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健康(けんこう)(とみ)にまさる。
➥Health is better than wealth.
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(しん)()にまさる。
➥Truth is more important than beauty.
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睡眠(すいみん)(くすり)(まさ)る。
➥Sleep is better than medicine.
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予防(よぼう)治療(ちりょう)にまさる。
➥An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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