Translation and Meaning of: 勝負 - shoubu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 勝負 (shoubu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shoubu
Kana: しょうぶ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: victory or defeat; contest; contest; game; fight
Meaning in English: victory or defeat;match;contest;game;bout
Definition: To hold a game or competition and decide the winner.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (勝負) shoubu
"勝負" is a Japanese word that means "game" or "competition". The word is composed of two Kanji: "勝" (shou), which means "victory" or "win", and "負" (fu), which means "defeat" or "lose". The combination of the two Kanji indicates the idea of a dispute where there is a winner and a loser. The word is often used in sports or gambling contexts. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was used to refer to a fight between two warriors. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include other types of competitions.How to Write in Japanese - (勝負) shoubu
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Synonyms and Similar - (勝負) shoubu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
試合; 対決; 競技; 競り合い; 戦い; 闘い; 勝敗; 勝ち負け
Words containing: 勝負
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Words with the same pronunciation: しょうぶ shoubu
Example Sentences - (勝負) shoubu
Below are some example sentences:
じゃん拳で勝負しよう！
Jan ken de shoubu shiyou!
Let's compete with Jan Fist!
- じゃん拳 - "Janken" means "rock-paper-scissors" in Japanese.
- で - particle that indicates the means or method used to do something.
- 勝負 - "Shoubu" translates to "competition" or "contest" in English.
- しよう - imperative form of the verb "suru", which means "to do".
- ！ - exclamation point indicating excitement or emphasis.
彼は勝負で相手を押し切った。
Kare wa shoubu de aite wo oshikitta
He won the match by overcoming his opponent.
He pushed the opponent in the game.
- 彼 - Japanese pronoun meaning "he"
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 勝負 - Japanese noun meaning "game", "competition"
- で - particle that indicates the means or the way of doing something in Japanese
- 相手 - Japanese noun meaning "opponent", "adversary"
- を - object particle in Japanese
- 押し切った - Japanese verb in the past that means "completely conquer", "defeat"
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "victory or defeat; contest; contest; game; fight" é "(勝負) shoubu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
