秀 しゅう Meanings Noun preeminence; supremacy; distinction; excellence (on a scale measuring quality, results, etc.; higher than 優) Kanji 秀 excel. Read as シュウ. Words containing 秀 優秀 (ゆうしゅう) superior 最優秀 (さいゆうしゅう) best 優秀賞 (ゆうしゅうしょう) award of excellence And 24 more. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists