Translation of Japanese word "勝つ" to English
勝つ
かつ
[katsu]
IPA: /katɕɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo conquer, defeat.
How to use
勝つ (katsu) — 'to win'. Group 1. 試合に勝つ — win a match. Antonym: 負ける (makeru). 勝利 (shouri) — victory.
🇬🇧 English
to win
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 勝つ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かつ
Romaji Transcription: katsu
Example Sentences
彼は試合を勝った。
かれはたいじょうをかった。
He won the game.
彼女は問題を勝った。
かのじょはもんだいをかった。
She solved the problem.
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Common phrases
- 試合に勝つ— to win a game / match
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Frequency rank: #406 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "勝つ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "勝つ" means "to win" in English.
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The word "勝つ" is read as "かつ" (katsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to win something.".
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