English–Japanese
“deciding match” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikessen
Example
この決戦で勝てば、優勝です。ko no kes sen de ka te ba yū shō de su
If we win this play-off, we will be champions.
How to say “deciding match” in Japanese
“Deciding match” in Japanese is 決戦 (kessen).
It names a confrontation whose result is expected to settle the contest.
Example sentences with 決戦
観客は静かに決戦の行方を見守ります。kan kyaku wa shizu ka ni kes sen no yukue o mi mamo ri ma su
The spectators quietly watch to see how the deciding match unfolds.
Tips for using 決戦
- In English, "showdown" often suggests a dramatic final confrontation, while this word can also describe a deciding match in ordinary sports reporting.