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“championship” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyūshō

Example

今年は優勝を目指します。kotoshi wa yū shō o me za shi ma su

This year, I aim to win the championship.

Illustration for 優勝 (championship)

How to say “championship” in Japanese

“Championship” in Japanese is 優勝 (yūshō).

Describes reaching the top result in a competition by finishing first and taking the title.

Full entry for 優勝: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 優勝

チームは決勝戦で優勝を決めました。chī mu wa kes shō sen de yū shō o ki me ma shi ta

The team clinched the championship in the final.

Tips for using 優勝

  • In Japanese sports coverage, 優勝 (yūshō) applies to both teams and individual athletes, so it is not limited to team sports.

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