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ダントツ (だんとつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
far and away the best ; commanding lead ; cream of the crop
usually written using kana alone abbreviation slang
Slang abbreviation from 断然 (decisively) + トップ (top). Used to describe someone or something that is overwhelmingly number one or has a huge lead. Often used in rankings, competitions, and casual comparisons.
This shop's ramen is by far the most delicious.
Written forms ダントツ Usage 73%
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard; usually written in kana.
断だん トツ Usage 27%
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used in practice. Included for recognition only.
だんトツ
Kanji 断 severance, decline, refuse Similar words 断だん 然ぜん 断然 is a standard adverb meaning 'by far' or 'decisively', while ダントツ is a slangy noun/no-adjective abbreviation that specifically emphasizes being the top or having a huge lead.
トップ トップ simply means 'top' or 'first place'. ダントツ adds the nuance of an overwhelming, decisive lead rather than just being number one.
Etymology Abbreviation of 断然 (dannen, 'decisively') + トップ (toppu, 'top'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it emerged as slang to describe an overwhelming lead or being the undisputed best.
