Translation guide
Describes a feeling or expression of great victory, success, or pride after an achievement.
He had a triumphant look on his face.
A yojijukugo (four-character idiom) meaning 'in high spirits', 'triumphant', or 'elated'. Often used to describe someone's triumphant demeanor.
She came back triumphant.
A yojikukugo meaning 'looking very pleased with oneself', 'triumphant'. Emphasizes a beaming, self-satisfied expression.
He accepted the award with a triumphant smile.
An interjection or phrase meaning 'I did it!' or 'Gotcha!', expressing triumphant satisfaction, often after outsmarting someone.
He laughed triumphantly, as if to say 'I got you!'
Verb meaning 'to triumph', 'to exult over victory'. Less common as a standalone verb; the adjectival form 勝ち誇った is more frequent.
They triumphed in their victory.
Describing an event, action, or outcome that is a triumph
Noun meaning 'great victory' or 'triumph'. Used for decisive wins in sports, battles, or competitions.
The match ended in a triumphant victory.
Noun meaning 'triumphant return'. Often used in historical or formal contexts, like a general returning victorious.
Noun meaning 'brilliant achievement' or 'triumph'. Used for remarkable feats, often in sports or personal accomplishments.
勝ち誇った often carries a nuance of gloating or arrogance, while 意気揚々 is more about being in high spirits without necessarily implying arrogance. Choose based on whether you want to emphasize pride (勝ち誇った) or elation (意気揚々).
英雄が凱旋した。
The hero returned triumphant.
彼の優勝は快挙だった。
His championship was a triumph.