Inferior in Japanese
"inferior" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "inferior". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
below, down, descend, give, low, inferior
Reading: ka
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Indicative character with a dot below a baseline. Opposite of '上' (above).
What it carries
Humility, foundation, descending. Represents modest contribution as in 'unsung hero'.
Related kanji for "inferior"
be inferior to(also: inferiority, be worse)
retsu
Combines 'few' (少) with 'strength' (力), representing having little strength—being inferior.
be inferior(also: transport, send)
yu
Composed of vehicle and phonetic. Transporting with vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for inferior?
The most common kanji for "inferior" is 下, read as ka. It means below, down, descend. Related kanji: 劣 (be inferior to), 輸 (be inferior).
How many strokes does 下 have?
下 has 3 strokes.