Translation and Meaning of: 劣る - otoru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 劣る (otoru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: otoru
Kana: おとる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: stay behind; be less than
Meaning in English: to fall behind;to be inferior to
Definition: It's not better than others.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (劣る) otoru
劣る is a Japanese word that means "to be inferior" or "to be inferior in quality". The word is composed of the characters 劣 (which means "inferior") and る (which is a verbal suffix indicating action or state). The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb "劣る" was used to describe the inferiority of one person compared to another in terms of ability, intelligence, or social status. Nowadays, the word is commonly used to describe the inferiority of a product, service, or performance compared to others that are similar.How to Write in Japanese - (劣る) otoru
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Verbal conjugation of 劣る
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 劣る (otoru)
- 劣る - Polished Form: 劣ります otsurimasu
- 劣る - Passive Form: 劣られる otsurareru
- 劣る - Potential Form: 劣ることができる otsuru koto ga dekiru
Synonyms and Similar - (劣る) otoru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
劣る; 劣にる; 劣等する; 劣悪する; 劣化する
Words containing: 劣る
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Words with the same pronunciation: おとる otoru
Example Sentences - (劣る) otoru
Below are some example sentences:
彼のスキルは私のよりも劣る。
Kare no sukiru wa watashi no yori mo otoru
Your skill is inferior than me.
- 彼のスキル - His skill
- は - Topic particle
- 私の - My
- よりも - Than
- 劣る - Being inferior
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "stay behind; be less than" é "(劣る) otoru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.