Translation guide
A decisive, overwhelming win in a competition, election, or conflict.
Describing a one-sided, dominant victory where the opponent is thoroughly beaten.
Winning an election by a very large margin.
Literally 'landslide victory', the standard term for a sweeping electoral win.
与党が地滑り的勝利を収めた。
The ruling party achieved a sweeping victory.
Winning an argument or debate decisively, leaving no room for counterargument.
To defeat thoroughly, leaving no chance for recovery. Strong and somewhat dramatic.
彼は議論で相手を完膚なきまでに打ち負かした。
He won a sweeping victory in the debate, completely crushing his opponent.
圧勝 (asshō) implies a crushing, overwhelming win. 大勝 (taishō) simply means a big win, often by a large score difference. 完勝 (kanshō) emphasizes a perfect win, often without conceding any points. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but 圧勝 is the strongest.
Many terms for 'victory' use 勝利 (shōri) as a suffix, e.g., 圧倒的勝利 (attōteki shōri, overwhelming victory). These are slightly more formal and descriptive.
The most direct and common term for a sweeping victory, used in sports, elections, and other competitions. Implies a crushing win.
我がチームは圧勝した。
Our team won a sweeping victory.
彼は選挙で圧勝した。
He won a landslide victory in the election.
A big win, often used in sports. Slightly less emphatic than 圧勝 but still conveys a decisive victory.
日本チームが大勝した。
The Japanese team won a sweeping victory.
A complete victory, emphasizing that the win was flawless or without conceding anything. Common in sports.
彼らは完勝で優勝した。
They won the championship with a sweeping victory.
A one-sided victory. A more descriptive phrase that can be used in various contexts.
試合は一方的な勝利に終わった。
The match ended in a sweeping victory.
Also used for elections, meaning a crushing win.
彼は大統領選で圧勝した。
He won a sweeping victory in the presidential election.
A big win, applicable to elections as well.
野党が大勝した。
The opposition party won a sweeping victory.
An overwhelming victory, suitable for debates or intellectual contests.
彼女の論理は圧倒的な勝利を収めた。
Her logic achieved a sweeping victory.