優越
ゆうえつ
yuuetsu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
優越 (ゆうえつ (yuuetsu)) means "Supremacy". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Supremacy
Also : predominance · superiority
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Example Sentences
欧米諸国の優越性は科学技術の進歩によって支えられている。
おうべいしょこくのゆうえつせいはかがくぎじゅつのしんぽによってささえられている。
The supremacy of Western countries is supported by scientific and technological advancement.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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