劣る

おとる

to be inferior to, to be less good at, to fall behind

JLPT N3

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
otoru

Example Sentences

友達の英語力は私の英語力より劣る

My friend's English ability is inferior to mine.

去年より今年の成績は劣る

Last year's grades are less good than this year's grades.

彼のサッカーの技術はプロの選手に劣る

He is not as good at soccer as professional players.