Meaning

Primary

Match

Alternatives

Showdown, Contest

Word Type

noun, する verb

Explanation

Win, lose... both will happen in tonight's match! What a showdown it will be!

Reading

しょうぶ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Just remember that becomes because of rendaku here.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 勝負をつける

    to fight to the finish

    勝負をする

    to have a match with

    勝負を決める

    to decide on a match

Context Sentences

勝負は引き分けにおわった。

The match ended in a tie.

これは、一発勝負のコンテストです。

This is a contest decided by a single round.

この一年は、勝負の年だと思っています。

I think this is the year things happen for me.

Kanji Composition