一いっ歩ぽ譲ゆずる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be slightly inferior; be a degree worse

Used when comparing two things, indicating that one is a little worse or falls short by a small margin. Often appears in the pattern ～より一歩譲る.

• この車くるまは性せい能のうではあの車くるまより一いっ歩ぽ譲ゆずる。

  This car is slightly inferior to that one in performance.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

give an inch; make a concession; concede a point

Used in discussions or negotiations when someone yields a little ground or accepts a small compromise. Often implies a strategic or reluctant concession.

• 交こう渉しょうでは、まず相あい手てに一いっ歩ぽ譲ゆずることも大たい切せつだ。

  In negotiations, it's also important to give an inch to the other side first.