優る
N1まさる
勝る
[masaru]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival
2.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to outweigh; to preponderate
Example Sentences
経験の豊富さでは彼が他の候補者より優っている。
In terms of experience, he surpasses the other candidates.
品質の面でこの製品は競合他社に優っていると思う。
I think this product excels over competitors in terms of quality.
今年の新人は技術力で昨年の入社組に優るだろう。
This year's newcomers will likely outperform last year's hires in skill.