勝負
しょうぶ
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun
victory or defeatNoun, Suru verb, Intransitive
match; contest; game; bout
Example sentences
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It doesn't matter whether you win or not.
トムと勝負してるの?
Are you competing with Tom?
勝負は預かりとなった。
The match ended in a draw.
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The chances are even.
まだまだ勝負は分からない。
It ain't over till the fat lady sings.
More examples (10)
トムと勝負するつもりなの?
Will you be competing with Tom?
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The devil challenged God to a baseball game.
パッシングではなくロブで勝負だ。
Rather than passing, lobbing is the way to win.
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Life is like a game of chess.
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Slow and steady wins the race.
清水の舞台から飛び降りるつもりで勝負に出るよ。
Going all out like this is going to propel me right into an all-or-nothing struggle.
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Let's have a contest. The side to come up with the worst insult wins.
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The jig is up; let's face the music like men.
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His advice to us was that we should play fair.
一日の生活は朝が勝負ですから、毎朝元気に人の前で挨拶する姿がたいへん大切です。
The course of a day is determined during the morning, so it is important to greet people in good spirits.