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Kanji literal and JLPT

Kanji Details for 劣

劣 JLPT 1
Strokes count

Strokes: 6

Radicals

Radicals: ノ 小

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inferiority, be inferior to, be worse
  • レツ
  • おと.る

Popular Words With This Kanji

  • 劣る

    to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind

  • 劣勢

    inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation

  • 劣化

    deterioration; degradation; drop in quality