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“superiority” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyūetsu

Example

彼は他人に対する優越を誇示します。kare wa ta nin ni tai su ru yū etsu o ko ji shi ma su

He flaunts his superiority over others.

Illustration for 優越 (superiority)

How to say “superiority” in Japanese

“Superiority” in Japanese is 優越 (yūetsu).

Describes being above others in quality, rank, or ability, often as a basis for comparison.

Full entry for 優越: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 優越

この結果だけで彼の優越が証明されたわけではありません。ko no kek ka da ke de kare no yū etsu ga shō mei sa re ta wa ke de wa a ri ma se n

This result alone does not prove his superiority.

Tips for using 優越

  • Because 優越 (yūetsu) can describe rank, ability, or results, it does not by itself mean that a person feels proud or looks down on others.

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