Japanese Conversation · Level 59
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Japanese word
優勝
Pronunciation
Romajiyūshō
Meaning
- nounchampionship
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes reaching the top result in a competition by finishing first and taking the title.
Common phrases
優勝するyū shō su ru
win the championship
優勝を決めるyū shō o ki me ru
secure the championship
優勝を逃すyū shō o noga su
miss out on the championship
Similar words
勝利shōri: Success in a contest, match, or other challenge.
勝ちkachi: A win in a contest, match, or game.
Definition in Japanese
競技や勝負で第一位となり、優れた成績を収めること。kyō gi ya shō bu de dai ichi i to na ri sugu re ta sei seki o osa me ru ko to
Word origin
優 (yū, "excellence") + 勝 (shō, "victory") forms the compound 優勝 (yūshō), meaning victory at the highest level.
Usage tips
- In Japanese sports coverage, 優勝 (yūshō) applies to both teams and individual athletes, so it is not limited to team sports.
Related words
- 優勝者yūshōshachampionnoun