Japanese word

勝利

Pronunciation

Romajishōri

Meaning

  • nounwin

Example

私たちは勝利を目指します。watashi ta chi wa shō ri o me za shi ma su

We aim for a win.

Illustration for 勝利 (win)

More examples

試合の後、選手たちは勝利を喜びました。shi ai no ato sen shu ta chi wa shō ri o yoroko bi ma shi ta

After the game, the players were happy about their victory.

Core concept

Refers to the successful result of overcoming an opponent or challenge.

Common phrases

  • 勝利を収めるshō ri o osa me ru

    secure a victory

  • 勝利を目指すshō ri o me za su

    aim for a win

  • 勝利を祝うshō ri o iwa u

    celebrate a victory

Similar words

勝ちkachi: A successful outcome in a match, contest, or other challenge.
優勝yūshō: The achievement of finishing first in a competition.

Definition in Japanese

争いや競争などで相手に勝つこと。また、その結果。araso i ya kyō sō na do de ai te ni ka tsu ko to ma ta so no kek ka

Word origin

勝利 (shōri) combines 勝 (shō, "win") and 利 (ri, "advantage"), expressing the advantage gained through winning.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, win is both a noun and a verb, while 勝利 (shōri) is a noun used for a win or victory.

Other meanings

  • victorynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 勝利者shōrishawinnernoun
  • 勝利するshōrisuruwinverb

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