No. 4,340 in Japanese
勝る
To excel, surpass, or exceed.
In a sentence
経験の豊富さでは彼に勝る人はいない。
No one surpasses him in terms of wealth of experience.
The word "勝る" is used in its form to mean "to surpass" or "to excel," indicating that "there is no one superior to him in experience."
忍耐力においては誰も彼に勝らない。
No one exceeds his patience.
Here, "勝る" is used to express that "no one is better than him regarding patience," highlighting his superior patience.
この製品は他社のものよりも品質で勝っています。
This product is superior in quality to those of other companies.
In this sentence, "勝る" implies that "this product outmatches others in the aspect of quality," showcasing a comparative advantage.
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