勝かつも負まけるも時ときの運うん

expression

victory depends on the turn of fortune; winning and losing are both down to luck

Proverb meaning that outcomes in competition are ultimately decided by fate or luck, not just skill. Often used to console someone after a loss or to express humility in victory. Similar to 勝負は時の運.

See also: 勝負は時の運

• 勝かつも負まけるも時ときの運うんだから、あまり気きにしないで。

  Winning and losing are both a matter of luck, so don't worry too much about it.

• 勝かつも負まけるも時ときの運うんというが、やはり実じつ力りょくも大だい事じだ。

  They say victory depends on the turn of fortune, but skill is still important.