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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
verb
Pronounced: shinogu
(transitive) To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
打ち勝つ
verb
Pronounced: uchikatsu
(transitive) To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

What does "outdo" mean?

  1. 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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