Translation guide
To surpass, exceed, or go beyond someone or something in speed, amount, quality, or achievement.
To run faster, go farther, or physically overtake someone or something.
The most common verb for overtaking or passing someone/something, especially in motion (running, driving).
He outstripped the runner ahead of him.
Similar to 追い越す, but often implies pulling ahead decisively or surpassing in a race.
I outstripped him at the final corner.
Formal/literary term for surpassing or excelling, often used in abstract or competitive contexts.
His record outstrips the previous ones.
To be greater than something in number, size, intensity, or standard.
Commonly used for exceeding numbers, expectations, or standards.
Demand is outstripping supply.
General verb for exceeding a limit or threshold; very common.
To be superior or excel in quality or ability; often used in comparisons.
To surpass or outdo, often in the face of adversity; can also mean to endure or tide over.
To do better than someone else in a competition, skill, or accomplishment.
A flexible pattern meaning 'is superior to ~'. Replace 〜 with the person/thing being compared.
He far outstrips his colleagues.
To stand out or excel above others; often used for exceptional talent.
Formal term for surpassing in ability or achievement.
Both mean 'overtake', but 追い越す focuses on the act of passing, while 追い抜く emphasizes pulling ahead and leaving behind. In many contexts they are interchangeable.
overtake a truck
outstrip a rival
English 'outstrip' is not always a direct match for a single Japanese verb. Choose based on context: speed (追い越す), quantity (上回る), quality (勝る). Using the wrong one can sound unnatural.
The results outstripped expectations.
品質では他社に勝っている。
We outstrip other companies in quality.
今年の暑さは去年を凌ぐ。
This year's heat outstrips last year's.
She outstrips everyone in the class.
His talent outstrips the other players.