勝利する

• Reading: しょうりする
• Romaji: shourisuru
• Kanji breakdown: 勝 (shou/ka) — win, surpass; 利 (ri) — benefit, advantage, profit
• Pronunciation: /ɕoː.ɾi.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To win; to achieve victory in a competition, battle, or contest.

A する verb meaning to win or triumph. More formal and emphatic than 勝つ (katsu, to win). Often used in sports reporting, military contexts, and formal descriptions of competitive outcomes. The noun form 勝利 (shouri, victory) is equally common.

Examples

1. 日本代表が延長戦で勝利した。 The Japanese national team won in overtime.
2. 選挙で与党が圧倒的な勝利を収めた。 The ruling party achieved an overwhelming victory in the election.
3. 粘り強く戦って最後に勝利することができた。 By fighting persistently, we were able to win in the end.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, elections, competitions, military

Tone: emphatic

Origin & History

Compound of 勝 (shou, win/surpass) + 利 (ri, benefit/advantage) + する. Literally 'to achieve a winning advantage,' conveying a more complete sense of triumph than simply 勝つ.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal