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凌駕 (noun)

To surpass, exceed, or outstrip something else in quality, quantity, or degree. It is a powerful word used to describe dominance or significant improvement.

💬 Example

"新製品の性能は、従来品を遥かに凌駕している。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'RYO' as 'Royal' and 'GA' as 'Great'. A Royal Great person surpasses everyone else.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
超える 上回る 勝る 追い越す 抜き去る
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'ni' instead of 'o'. → A を 凌駕する。

Using it for simple comparisons like height. → 背が高い (se ga takai)

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