outdo in Japanese
outdo in Japanese is 凌ぐ, 打ち勝つ — outdo means to do better than someone else; to surpass.
outdo in Japanese
凌ぐ
Pronounced: shinogu
(transitive) To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
打ち勝つ
Pronounced: uchikatsu
(transitive) To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
What does "outdo" mean?
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verb To do better than someone else; to surpass.
"Each sibling tried to outdo the other with more extravagant gifts."
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outdo in a sentence
- Each sibling tried to outdo the other with more extravagant gifts.
- The new restaurant outdoes its rivals in both taste and service.
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What is "outdo" in Japanese?
"outdo" in Japanese is 凌ぐ, 打ち勝つ. outdo means: To do better than someone else; to surpass.
How do you pronounce 凌ぐ?
"outdo" in Japanese is 凌ぐ, pronounced "shinogu".
How do you use "outdo" in a sentence?
Example: "Each sibling tried to outdo the other with more extravagant gifts." In Japanese, "outdo" is 凌ぐ, 打ち勝つ.
Are there other ways to say "outdo" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "outdo": 凌ぐ, 打ち勝つ.
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