Translation and Meaning of: 優勢 - yuusei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 優勢 (yuusei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yuusei
Kana: ゆうせい
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: superiority; higher power; predominance; preponderance
Meaning in English: superiority;superior power;predominance;preponderance
Definition: To be better than others. To have strong power or ability.
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Explanation and Etymology - (優勢) yuusei
The Japanese word 「優勢」, romanized as "yuusei", is a term that carries the meaning of superiority, predominance, or advantage. In the Japanese language, this word is composed of two kanji: 「優」 which means superior or excellent, and 「勢」 which means force or power. The combination of these characters suggests the idea of having a superior strength or quality in a given situation.
Etymologically, the kanji 「優」 is often associated with contexts of excellence and superior skills, which pertains to the idea of something that stands out. In turn, 「勢」 indicates a dynamic of power or energy, often associated with powerful movements and forces. When these two kanji are combined, they create a word that expresses the notion of having the advantage or being in a favorable position due to a superior skill or quality.
In the historical context, the use of 「優勢」 may be linked to competitive situations, whether in ancient battle arenas or in more modern contexts such as sports competitions or debates. In any situation where one seeks to highlight who has an advantage or a superior position, the term applies well. In fact, the contemporary application of 「優勢」 can encompass everything from the business world, where a company may have a competitive advantage, to the social sciences, where a group may demonstrate predominance in a certain sphere.
The use of the word is not limited to competition contexts, being also used in comparison scenarios, where the aim is to emphasize the excellence of one option or choice over others. Generally, when describing something or someone as possessing 「優勢」, a distinct quality is being highlighted that provides a clear advantage over peers or competitors.
Synonyms and similar words
- 優位 (Yūi) - Position of superiority or advantage
- 優越 (Yūetsu) - Superiority over others
- 支配的 (Shihaiteki) - Dominant, exerts control over others
- 優勝 (Yūshō) - Winner or champion in a competition
- 優先 (Yūsen) - Priority, something that is chosen first
- 優位性 (Yūisei) - Quality of having a favorable position
- 優位性を持つ (Yūisei o motsu) - Having a position of advantage
- 優位に立つ (Yūi ni tatsu) - To be in a position of advantage
- 優位に進む (Yūi ni susumu) - Advance to a favorable position
- 優位になる (Yūi ni naru) - To become in a position of advantage
- 優位に保つ (Yūi ni tamotsu) - Maintain a position of advantage
- 優位になった (Yūi ni natta) - Managed to reach a favorable position.
- 優位になること (Yūi ni naru koto) - The act of becoming advantageous
- 優位になるための (Yūi ni naru tame no) - To become advantageous
- 優位になる方法 (Yūi ni naru hōhō) - Methods to gain a favorable position
- 優位になる理由 (Yūi ni naru ryū) - Reasons to become advantageous
- 優位になる要因 (Yūi ni naru yōin) - Factors that lead to advantage
- 優位になる条件 (Yūi ni naru jōken) - Necessary conditions to achieve the advantage
- 優位になるポイント (Yūi ni naru pointo) - Points to become advantageous
- 優位になるためには (Yūi ni naru tame ni wa) - To become advantageous, it is necessary
- 優位になるための戦略 (Yūi ni naru tame no senryaku) - Strategies to achieve a favorable position
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ゆうせい yuusei
How to Write in Japanese - (優勢) yuusei
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (優勢) yuusei:
Example Sentences - (優勢) yuusei
Below are some example sentences:
Kono chīmu wa yūsei desu
This team is dominant.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- チーム - noun that means "time" or "team"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "the team"
- 優勢 - Adjective that means "superior" or "dominant"
- です - verb "ser" in the polite and formal form
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