N2
しのぐ (shinogu)
凌ぐ
to endure, to brave, to get over, to tide over, to surpass
💡 Nuance & Usage:
困難や苦境を乗り越える、または、他よりも優れていることを表す他動詞です。/ A transitive verb meaning to overcome difficulties or hardships, or to excel/surpass others.
📝 Example Sentences
寒い冬を暖炉の火で凌いだ。
We endured the cold winter with the fireplace.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "凌ぐ"!
この冬の寒さは例年を_______ほど厳しい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「例年を凌ぐ」は、例年よりも程度がはるかに優れている、あるいは厳しいという意味です。
English: 「例年を凌ぐ (reinen o shinogu)」 means to surpass or be much more severe than previous years.
English: 「例年を凌ぐ (reinen o shinogu)」 means to surpass or be much more severe than previous years.
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