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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劣る

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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- 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

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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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化ける

Kana: ばける

Romaji: bakeru

Translation / Meaning:

appear in disguise; take the form of; change for the worse

図る

Kana: はかる

Romaji: hakaru

Translation / Meaning:

draw; to try; to plan; absorb; to deceive; elaborate; design; refer A to B.

心掛ける

Kana: こころがける

Romaji: kokorogakeru

Translation / Meaning:

have in mind; search

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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