勝ち

• Reading: かち
• Romaji: kachi
• Kanji breakdown: 勝 (kachi/shou) — win, victory, excel
• Pronunciation: /ka.tɕi/

Meaning

Win; victory. The state or result of winning a competition or contest.

A noun derived from the verb 勝つ (to win). Used in sports, games, arguments, and figurative contexts. Common expressions include 勝ち負け (winning and losing), 勝ち組 (winners in life/society), and 三勝二敗 (3 wins, 2 losses). The opposite is 負け (loss/defeat).

Examples

1. 今日の試合はチームの勝ちだった。 Today's game was a win for the team.
2. 勝ち負けより楽しむことが大事だ。 Having fun is more important than winning or losing.
3. 最後に勝ちを手にしたのは彼だった。 He was the one who claimed victory in the end.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, competition, daily conversation

Tone: positive

Origin & History

From the verb 勝つ (to win). The kanji 勝 combines 月 (flesh/body) and 力 (power) with additional elements, suggesting physical superiority or prevailing through strength.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal