しのぐ

凌ぐ

[shinogu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to stave off (e.g. starvation)

2.GodanTransitive

to pull through; to get over; to survive

3.GodanTransitive

to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to eclipse; to defy; to slight

厳しい冬の寒さを凌ぐために薪を集めていた。

I was gathering firewood to endure the harsh winter cold.

今年の売上は昨年を凌ぐ勢いで伸びているようだ。

This year's sales seem to be growing at a pace surpassing last year.

困難な時期を凌いで会社は復活を遂げたのだ。

The company achieved revival after enduring difficult times.