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劣

JLPT N1 · 6 strokes

The kanji 劣 — “inferior, behind”

劣 means inferior, behind and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 6 strokes and uses the strength radical (力).

Stroke order · 6 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): レツ
Kun'yomi (訓読み): おと(る)
Radical: 力 · strength
Strokes: 6

How to remember 劣

Strength (力) reduced (少) — falling behind. 劣る — '劣る not to anyone' means not being inferior to anyone.

Example words with 劣

Kun'yomi readings

劣るおとるto be inferior, to fall behind

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