優れる
すぐれる
sugureru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
優れる (すぐれる (sugureru)) means "to excel". The reading is すぐれる (sugureru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to excel
Also : to be better (than) · to surpass · to be superior
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Example Sentences
私は優れます。
わたしはすぐれます。
I can be better (than).
まいにち、優れます。
まいにち、すぐれます。
I like to be better (than).
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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