Meaning

Primary

Winner

Alternative

Victor

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Someone who wins is the winner / victor.

Reading

しょうしゃ
  • 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.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ゲームの勝者

    winner of the game

    人生の勝者

    winners at life

    レースの勝者

    winner of the race

Context Sentences

この大会の勝者はお金がもらえますよ。

The winners of this tournament will get some money.

勝者だけが次のステージにすすめます。

Only the winner can proceed to the next stage.

有名な大学に行ったら人生の勝者になれるだなんて考え方、古いですよ。

The idea that going to a famous university will make you a winner in life is an old way of thinking.

Kanji Composition