Kanji · N1

/ excel

Kanji for excel, excellence, or beauty.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)シュウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)ひい.でるNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

秀 carries the meaning excel, excellence, or beauty.

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Common compounds with 秀

ひいでるto excel / to surpass / to be superior
しゅういつexcellent / superb / first-rate
ゆうしゅうsuperior / excellent / brilliant
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