抜ぬき出でる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

surpass; excel; stand out

Used when someone or something is markedly better than others in a group, or stands out prominently. Often implies being head and shoulders above the rest.

See also: 抜きん出る (ぬきんでる)

• 彼かれはクラスの中なかで抜ぬき出でている。

  He stands out in his class.

• 彼かの女じょの才さい能のうは他ほかの追つい随ずいを許ゆるさず、抜ぬき出でている。

  Her talent is outstanding, leaving others far behind.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

tower above; rise prominently

Specifically for physical elevation, such as a mountain or building that stands out from its surroundings. Less common than sense 1.

See also: 抜きん出る (ぬきんでる)

• 富ふ士じ山さんは周まわりの山やま々やまから抜ぬき出でている。

  Mt. Fuji towers above the surrounding mountains.