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Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes a state of being inferior or of lower quality, often used in comparisons. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally with な or の.
Antonyms: 優等
He has an inferiority complex about himself.
This product is of inferior quality.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を劣等とみなすto regard something as inferior
In the past, there was a prejudice that regarded that ethnic group as inferior.
- 劣等な〈物〉an inferior thing/being (modifying a noun)
He suffered from being placed in an inferior position.