N1
劣 meaning and readings
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Kanji
劣
N1
- Meaning
- poor, inferior
- Onyomi
- レツ
- Kunyomi
- おと(る)
- Formula
- 劣 = 少 + 力。
Story
劣 is analyzed as a combination of 少 (less), 力 (strength) and denotes poor, inferior.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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