勝負
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勝負
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.
Kanji in this Word
勝
12 strokes
Frequency: 185
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
victory
win
prevail
excel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.つ
-が.ち
まさ.る
すぐ.れる
かつ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かち
と
よし
負
9 strokes
Frequency: 443
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
defeat
negative
-
minus
bear
owe
assume a responsibility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.ける
ま.かす
お.う
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