What does the TOEIC word "inferior" mean?

The TOEIC word "inferior" (adjective (形容詞)) means "劣った、下位の" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

Can you give a business example for "inferior"?

Yes, a typical business example is: "The new model is not inferior in quality to its predecessor." which translates to "新しいモデルは、以前のモデルに品質で劣っていません。".

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adjective (形容詞)

inferior

💡 Usage & Nuance: 品質、性能、地位などが「劣っている」状態を表す際に使われます。TOEICでは、製品比較（Part 7）、人事評価、組織内の階層（"inferior position"）などの文脈で登場します。

subordinate

lesser

lower-quality

The new model is not inferior in quality to its predecessor.

新しいモデルは、以前のモデルに品質で劣っていません。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "inferior"

Some customers complained that the product's quality was ______ compared to its competitors.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 顧客が不満を抱くのは、品質が「劣っている」場合です。
English: Customers complain when quality is 'inferior' to competitors.

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