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勝負
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勝負.
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Entry
1
victory or defeat
Examples
ゆっくりでも着実にやってゆけば勝負には勝つ。
Slow and steady wins the race.
2
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
match; contest; game; bout
Examples
ボブはスケートではきみといい勝負だ。
Bob is a good match for you in skating.
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