如かず

being inferior to; being no match for; being best

Meaning

  1. exp
    being inferior to; being no match for
  2. exp
    being best

Example sentences

  • Seeing is believing.

  • Opportunities of time vouchsafed by Heaven are not equal to advantages of situation afforded by the Earth, and advantages of situation afforded by the Earth are not equal to the union arising from the accord of Men.