ダントツ
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
far and away the best; commanding lead; cream of the crop
Slang abbreviation from 断然 (decisively) + トップ (top). Used to describe someone or something that is overwhelmingly number one or has a huge lead. Often used in rankings, competitions, and casual comparisons.
His ability is far and away the best.
This shop's ramen is by far the most delicious.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉でダントツだto be far and away the best at something
He was far and away the top scorer on the test.
- ダントツの〈物〉the overwhelmingly best/top ~
This ramen shop is by far the most popular place in town.
- ダントツで〈動詞〉to do something by an overwhelming margin
She won the marathon by a landslide.