勝ち星
Meanings
1
win; victory mark
Used especially in sumo and other sports to count wins, often as a metaphorical 'star' or tally.
He earned ten wins this tournament.
The team is piling up wins one after another.
Usage patterns
- 勝ち星を挙げるto score/get a win
He scored his first win this tournament.
- 勝ち星を重ねるto pile up wins in succession
The wrestler racked up win after win, closing in on the championship.
- 勝ち星を逃すto miss out on a win
He let a win slip away in the final match.