Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to excel, to surpass, to exceed, to have an edge, to be superior, to outrival.
  2. to outweigh, to preponderate.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
勝る まさる
 
優る まさる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

victory, win, prevail
か.つ ショウ かつ (3rd, N3)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
become fatigued, stop
ケン てがた わりふ (Kentei 1)
power, strength, strong
リョク ちから リキ (1st, N4)