勝ち負け
Meanings
1
victory or defeat; winning and losing
Refers to the outcome of a contest, game, or competition, emphasizing the binary result of winning or losing. Often used in contexts discussing results, records, or the nature of competition.
It's not good to be too fixated on winning or losing.
In this game, winning and losing are clear-cut.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の勝ち負けを決めるto decide the outcome (win or lose) of something
Let's decide who wins with rock-paper-scissors.
- 勝ち負けにこだわるto be obsessed with winning or losing
He's always fixated on winning or losing.
- 勝ち負けがつくfor a clear winner and loser to be decided
The winner and loser were finally decided in overtime.