いい勝しょう負ぶ

noun

close contest; even match; worthy opponent

Describes a competition or comparison where the participants are nearly equal in skill or quality, making the outcome uncertain and exciting. Often used in sports, games, or any competitive situation.

• 昨日きのうの試し合あいは本ほん当とうにいい勝しょう負ぶだった。

  Yesterday's game was a really close contest.

• 彼かれとチェスをすると、いつもいい勝しょう負ぶになる。

  When I play chess with him, it's always an even match.