劣 — inferior
劣 means “inferior”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: レツ (retsu). Kun'yomi: おと(る) (otoru). You'll see it in words such as 劣る (otoru, “to be inferior to; to be less good at”).
劣
- Meaning
- inferior
- On'yomi
- レツ (retsu)
- Kun'yomi
- おと(る) (otoru)
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Qualities 5
How to remember 劣
Parts: 少 a little · 力 power
Words with 劣
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 劣る | おとる otoru kun | to be inferior to; to be less good at |
Don't confuse it with
More in the “Qualities 5” set
Last updated