noun

  1. first and second, A and B.
  2. superiority and (or) inferiority, distinction (in quality), discernment, discrimination.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
甲乙 こうおつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

armor, high (voice), A grade
かぶと コウ カン (8th, N1)
the latter, duplicate, strange
おと- オツ イツ (8th, N1)