優 位(ゆうい)

ゆうい

noun, na-adjective

superiority, advantage, dominance

formalbusinessevaluation

1. superiority, advantage, dominance

A state of being in a superior or advantageous position compared to others.

優位(ゆうい)に立(た)つ。

Gain the upper hand.

価格面(かかくめん)で優位(ゆうい)な立場(たちば)にある。

We are in an advantageous position in terms of price.

技術力(ぎじゅつりょく)の優位(ゆうい)を維持(いじ)するために研究開発(けんきゅうかいはつ)に投資(とうし)し続(つづ)けている。

We continue to invest in R&D to maintain our technological advantage.

優位(ゆうい) describes a state of being in a superior or dominant position. It functions as both a noun and a な-adjective, and is especially common in business, strategy, and competitive contexts.

Compounds

優(ゆう) (superior) + 位(い) (rank/position).

Common collocations

優位(ゆうい)に立(た)つ: to gain the upper hand
優位(ゆうい)を保(たも)つ: to maintain superiority
優位(ゆうい)な立場(たちば): advantageous position
競争(きょうそう)優位(ゆうい): competitive advantage
優位(ゆうい)性(せい): superiority, advantage (as a quality)

Similar words

有利(ゆうり): advantageous, favorable (broader use, more everyday)
優勢(ゆうせい): superiority, dominance (often used for military or sports situations where one side is winning)

Related Words

Antonym: 劣位(れつい) (inferiority)

Compare: 有利(ゆうり) (advantageous, favorable)

Compare: 優勢(ゆうせい) (superiority, dominance)

Related: 支配(しはい)的(てき) (dominant)

Compare: 優越(ゆうえつ) (superiority)

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Added 2026.2.17 11:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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