What does 秀でる mean?
秀でる is a Japanese verb meaning “to excel” in English. It can also be translated as “to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows)” depending on context. It is written as 秀でる in kanji, ひいでる in hiragana, and hiideru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
その選手はあらゆるスポーツに秀でていた。
The athlete excelled in all kinds of sports.