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勝つ
katsu
Description
「勝つ」は、試合やゲーム、けんかなどで相手に負けないことです。
"勝つ" means not losing to the opponent in matches, games, or fights.
スポーツだけでなく、選挙や自分の弱い心に「勝つ」ときにも使います。
It is used not only in sports but also when you "勝つ" in elections or against your own weak mind.
Meanings
勝つkatsu
to win; to defeat an opponent
今日の試合に勝ちたいです。
I want to win today's game.
勝つkatsu
to overcome; to master (a difficulty or oneself)
自分に勝つのは難しいです。
It's hard to overcome myself.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
takes に for the opponent (相手に勝つ), unlike English 'win the game'.
- Etymology
godan verb; て-form is 勝って, past is 勝った.
In videos
“でもそれを気にしないで強い相手に勝つ。”
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