NichiDict

劣る

N3
おとる
[otoru]
Illustration for 劣る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind

Examples

彼は数学では他の生徒に劣らない実力だ。

He is not inferior to other students in mathematics.

品質は高級品に劣らないと自信がある。

I am confident that the quality is not inferior to luxury items.

彼の作品は有名画家にらぬ素晴らしさだ。

His work is as excellent as that of famous painters.