synonym Comparative
匹敵
VS
見劣り
Differences Between "匹敵" and "見劣り"
Option A
匹敵
Meaning
to be a match for, to rival, to be comparable to
Reading
ひってき (hitteki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の技術に匹敵する選手は、他にいない。
There is no other player who can rival his skill.
Option B
見劣り
Meaning
to look inferior, to be unfavorably comparable
Reading
みおとり (miotori)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この商品は他社の製品に見劣りしない。
This product doesn't look inferior to other companies' products.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to be a match for, to rival, to be comparable to)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 匹敵: 質、量、能力などが同等であること、または劣らずに肩を並べることができること。多く「～に匹敵する」の形で使われる。 (To be equal in quality, quantity, ability, etc., or to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder without inferiority. Often used in the form 「～に匹敵する」.)
- 見劣り: Used to describe something that appears less impressive or of lower quality when compared to others. Often used in the form 「〜に見劣りする」.
- 匹敵: 質、量、能力などが同等であること、または劣らずに肩を並べることができること。多く「～に匹敵する」の形で使われる。 (To be equal in quality, quantity, ability, etc., or to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder without inferiority. Often used in the form 「～に匹敵する」.)
- 見劣り: Used to describe something that appears less impressive or of lower quality when compared to others. Often used in the form 「〜に見劣りする」.
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