Japanese word

優越

Pronunciation

Romajiyūetsu

Meaning

  • nounsuperiority

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 優越を示すyū etsu o shime su

    show superiority

  • 優越を認めるyū etsu o mito me ru

    acknowledge superiority

  • 優越を保つyū etsu o tamo tsu

    maintain superiority

Similar words

優位yūi: A position that gives someone or something an advantage over others.
卓越takuetsu: A state of having outstanding quality or ability compared with others.
優勢yūsei: A state in which one side has more power or a better position in a contest.

Definition in Japanese

他よりも程度や地位などが上であること。hoka yo ri mo tei do ya chi i na do ga ue de a ru ko to

Word origin

優越 (yūetsu) combines 優 (yū, "superior") with 越 (etsu, "go beyond"), forming a noun for being beyond others in status or ability.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • predominancenoun
  • supremacynoun

Opposites

  • 劣等rettōinferioritynoun

Related words

  • 優越感yūetsukansense of superioritynoun
  • 優越性yūetsuseisuperioritynoun
  • 優越的yūetsutekisuperiorna-adjective

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