Japanese

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Etymology 1

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Kanji in this term

Grade: S

From () (ho, ear of grain) + () (izu, to come out).

Verb

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() (hizuintransitive nidan

  1. (Classical Japanese, archaic) to surpass, stand out, be proficient, shine, excel
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Etymology 2

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Kanji in this term
ひい
Grade: S
kun'yomi

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

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(ひい) (hīzuintransitive nidan

  1. Same as above.