勝


This is the kanji that means win or to be superior.

on readings:
  • shō
kun readings:
  • ka
  • masa
examples:
必勝 hisshō sure victory
勝ち通す kachitōsu win successive victories
勝つ katsu win
決勝 kesshō decision (of a competition)
勝る masaru be superior
辛勝 shinshō win after a hard fight
勝負 shōbu victory or defeat
勝敗 shōhai victory or defeat, outcome
勝利 shōri victory
勝利者 shōrisha victor, winner
勝者 shōsha victor, winner
優勝 yūshō victory, championship

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Last Alteration Performed: 8 October 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.