expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
surpassing everything; better than anything
Fixed prenominal expression meaning 'the best of all' or 'nothing is better than this'. Used to emphasize that something is the most important or valuable.
健康は何にも勝る宝物だ。
Health is a treasure that surpasses everything.
家族の絆は何にも勝る。
Family bonds are better than anything.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
to be better than anything
Rare verb form meaning 'to surpass everything'. Almost always used in the prenominal form (sense 1); this standalone verb usage is uncommon.
この喜びは何にも勝る。
This joy is better than anything.