Japanese symbol for “exceed”
上回る
うわまわる
Romaji: uwamawaru
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
In Japanese, exceed is 上回る, read うわまわる (uwamawaru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5r, vt to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
Written forms: 上回る、上廻る、上まわる. Readings: うわまわる、うわまる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “exceed”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 出る | でる deru | to exceed; to go over |
| 勝る | まさる masaru | to excel; to surpass; to exceed |
| 越える | こえる koeru | to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than) |
| 過ぎる | すぎる sugiru | to exceed; to surpass; to be above |
| 絶する | ぜっする zessuru | to exceed (by a lot); to (far) surpass |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 以上 | いじょう ijou | not less than ...; ... and over; ... and above |
| 売り上げ | うりあげ uriage | amount sold; sales; proceeds |
| 上昇 | じょうしょう joushou | rising; ascending; climbing |
| 向上 | こうじょう koujou | elevation; rise; improvement |
| 上司 | じょうし joushi | (one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups |
| 地上 | ちじょう chijou | above ground; on the ground; earth's surface |
| 今回 | こんかい konkai | this time; now |
| 回復 | かいふく kaifuku | restoration; recovery; rehabilitation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “exceed”.
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