勝しょう

noun

win; victory

Used for a win or victory in a contest, game, or competition. Often appears in compounds like 勝敗 (win or loss) or 連勝 (consecutive wins).

• 今日きょうの試し合あいは我わがチームの勝しょうに終おわった。

  Today's match ended in a win for our team.

noun

beautiful scenery; scenic spot

Refers to a place of outstanding natural beauty or a scenic view. Often used in the names of famous scenic spots, such as 日本三勝 (Three Great Scenic Spots of Japan).

• 松まつ島しまは日本にほん三さん勝しょうの一ひとつに数かぞえられている。

  Matsushima is counted among the Three Great Scenic Spots of Japan.

suffix, counter

counter for wins

Attached to a number to count wins, especially in sports or games. The antonym is 敗 (counter for losses).

Antonyms: 敗

• 彼かれは今いまシーズン10勝しょうを挙あげた。

  He has achieved 10 wins this season.