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“showdown” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaiketsu

Example

明日、二人が対決します。asu futa ri ga tai ketsu shi ma su

The two will have a showdown tomorrow.

Illustration for 対決 (showdown)

How to say “showdown” in Japanese

“Showdown” in Japanese is 対決 (taiketsu).

Describes a direct contest in which opposing sides meet to settle who will prevail.

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

Example sentences with 対決

二人は決勝戦で対決しました。futa ri wa kes shō sen de tai ketsu shi ma shi ta

They faced off in the final.

Tips for using 対決

  • In Japanese sports and entertainment, 対決 (taiketsu) often labels a featured contest between two people or teams, even when it is friendly rather than hostile.

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