Japanese word

優れる

Pronunciation

Romajisugureru

Meaning

  • verbbe excellent

Example

彼は数学に優れています。kare wa sū gaku ni sugu re te i ma su

He excels at math.

Illustration for 優れる (be excellent)

More examples

彼の記憶力は優れています。kare no ki oku ryoku wa sugu re te i ma su

His memory is excellent.

Core concept

Expresses that someone or something has a notably high level of ability, quality, or performance compared with others.

Common phrases

  • 人より優れるhito yo ri sugu re ru

    be superior to others

  • 性能に優れるsei nō ni sugu re ru

    excel in performance

Similar words

秀でるhiideru: To have outstanding ability or quality in a particular area.
長けるtakeru: To possess well-developed skill in a specific field.
勝るmasaru: To exceed another in ability, quality, or value.

Definition in Japanese

能力や性質などが他より明らかに上の水準にある。nō ryoku ya sei shitsu na do ga hoka yo ri aki ra ka ni ue no sui jun ni a ru

Word origin

優れる (sugureru, "to excel") is a native Japanese verb related to the classical form すぐる (suguru, "to surpass"), which conveys the idea of standing above others.

Usage tips

  • In everyday descriptions, 優れた (sugureta) is often used with words for skills, products, or qualities, making it useful for praising their high level.

Other meanings

  • be better than ___verb

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