Japanese Conversation · Level 55
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Japanese word
優勢
Pronunciation
Romajiyūsei
Meaning
- na-adjectivein the lead
Example
選挙では彼の党が優勢です。sen kyo de wa kare no tō ga yū sei de su
His party is in the lead in the election.
More examples
予想に反して、後半は相手チームが優勢になりました。yo sō ni han shi te kō han wa ai te chī mu ga yū sei ni na ri ma shi ta
Contrary to expectations, the opposing team took the lead in the second half.
Core concept
Describes a position in which one side has greater force or advantage and is therefore ahead.
Common phrases
優勢になるyū sei ni na ru
take the lead
優勢に立つyū sei ni ta tsu
gain the upper hand
優勢を保つyū sei o tamo tsu
maintain the lead
Similar words
優位yūi: Being in a superior position compared with another side.
有利yūri: Having circumstances that favor a desired result.
Definition in Japanese
相手よりも勢力や形勢がまさっていて、物事を有利に進められる状態。ai te yo ri mo sei ryoku ya kei sei ga ma sa tte i te mono goto o yū ri ni susu me ra re ru jō tai
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word combines 優 (yū, "superior") and 勢 (sei, "force") to express superior force.
Usage tips
- In election coverage, 優勢 (yūsei) describes a party that is ahead at a given stage, not a final victory.
Other meanings
- dominantna-adjective
- predominancenoun
Opposites
- 劣勢resseiat a disadvantagena-adjective