also: ちゃんぴょん · ちゃんぴぉん · ちゃんぴよん
Common katakana noun for the person or team that has won a championship or holds a champion title, especially in sports and contests. It can also be used attributively as in チャンピオンチーム.
He became the world boxing champion.
The previous champion lost in the final.
He became the world champion.
She won the champion title.
The rookie fighter challenged the champion.
An unknown player defeated the reigning champion.
pennant; champion flag
defending champion