noun
trial of strength; test of stamina
Refers to a contest or situation where physical strength or endurance is the deciding factor.
この仕事は体力勝負だ。
This job is a test of physical stamina.
長時間の試合はまさに体力勝負だった。
The long match was truly a trial of strength.
Compound of 体力 (physical strength) and 勝負 (contest, match).