superior in Japanese
superior in Japanese is 上級, 偉い, 貴い — superior means higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
superior in Japanese
上級
Pronounced: jōkyuu
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
偉い
Pronounced: erai
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
貴い
Pronounced: tōtoi
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
高貴
Pronounced: kōki
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
目上
Pronounced: meue
A person of higher rank or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position.
貴人
Pronounced: kijin
A person of higher rank or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position.
What does "superior" mean?
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adj Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
"This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative."
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adj Acting as though one is better than others; arrogant.
"She gave a superior smile that annoyed everyone in the room."
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noun A person of higher rank, especially in a job or organisation.
"He always deferred to his superiors on major decisions."
superior in a sentence
- This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative.
- He reported the incident to his superior officer.
- She gave a superior smile that annoyed everyone in the room.
- He always deferred to his superiors on major decisions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "superior" in Japanese?
"superior" in Japanese is 上級, 偉い, 貴い. superior means: Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
How do you pronounce 上級?
"superior" in Japanese is 上級, pronounced "jōkyuu".
How do you use "superior" in a sentence?
Example: "This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative." In Japanese, "superior" is 上級, 偉い, 貴い.
Are there other ways to say "superior" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "superior": 上級, 偉い, 貴い, 高貴, 目上, 貴人.
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