おと
劣
　
る

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to be inferior to, to be less good at, to fall behind.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
おと
劣
　
る
 劣る おとる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

inferiority, be inferior to, be worse
レツ　おと.る (7th, N1)
few, little
すこ.し　ショウ　すく.ない (2nd, N4)
little, small
ショウ　こ-　ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ　かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ　や　はっ (1st, N5)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ　えい　よう (Kentei 1)
power, strength, strong
リョク　ちから　リキ (1st, N4)