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気が勝つ (きがかつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-tsu)
strong-willed ; determined ; spirited
Describes a person whose spirit or temperament is naturally strong, assertive, or competitive. Often used to characterize someone who does not back down easily.
気き が 勝か っ た 人ひと ほど 、 リーダー に 向む い て いる 。
The more determined a person is, the more suited they are to be a leader.
Similar words 気き が 強つよ い 気が強い is more common and directly means 'strong-minded' or 'tough'. 気が勝つ is a less frequent, slightly more literary expression with a similar meaning, emphasizing an innate competitive or assertive spirit.
Etymology Compound of 気 (spirit, mind) + が (subject marker) + 勝つ (to win, to excel). Literally 'one's spirit wins', suggesting a temperament that naturally prevails or asserts itself.
