Japanese Conversation · Level 64
75 words
Japanese word
決勝
Pronunciation
Romajikesshō
Meaning
- nounfinal
Example
みんなで決勝を見ます。mi n na de kes shō o mi ma su
We will watch the final together.
More examples
チームは決勝で力を出し切りました。chī mu wa kes shō de chikara o da shi ki ri ma shi ta
The team gave its all in the final.
Core concept
Refers to the decisive last stage of a competition between the remaining top contenders.
Common phrases
決勝に進むkes shō ni susu mu
advance to the final
決勝で戦うkes shō de tataka u
play in the final
Similar words
決勝戦kesshōsen: The final match of a tournament, played to decide the champion.
Definition in Japanese
競技で、優勝者や勝者を決めるために最後に行う試合。kyō gi de yū shō sha ya shō sha o ki me ru ta me ni sai go ni okona u shi ai
Word origin
決勝 (kesshō) combines 決 (ketsu, "decide") with 勝 (shō, "win"), giving the sense of a contest that decides the winner.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, final can describe the last exam or the last episode, while 決勝 (kesshō) specifically names the contest that decides the winner.