勝ち越す
勝ち越す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 勝ち越す | 勝ち越さない |
| Polite | 勝ち越します | 勝ち越しません |
| Past polite | 勝ち越しました | 勝ち越しませんでした |
| Past | 勝ち越した | 勝ち越さなかった |
| Te-form | 勝ち越して | 勝ち越さないで |
| Desire | 勝ち越したい | 勝ち越したくない |
| Potential | 勝ち越せる | 勝ち越せない |
| Passive | 勝ち越される | 勝ち越されない |
| Causative | 勝ち越させる | 勝ち越させない |
| Causative passive | 勝ち越させられる | 勝ち越させられない |
| Volitional | 勝ち越そう | |
| Polite volitional | 勝ち越しましょう | |
| Imperative | 勝ち越せ | 勝ち越すな |
| Conditional | 勝ち越せば | 勝ち越さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 勝ち越したら | 勝ち越さなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-su), intransitive verb
have more wins than losses; be ahead in wins
Describes a cumulative record over a series of matches, such as a tournament or season. Often used with a margin, e.g. 2つ勝ち越す (to lead by two wins).
Antonyms: 負け越す
He finished the tournament with a winning record of 10 wins and 5 losses.
The team currently has one more win than loss.
godan verb (-su), intransitive verb
take the lead (in points, goals, etc. during a match)
Refers to being ahead in score within a single game or match, not the overall win-loss record. Common in live sports commentary.
In the bottom of the third inning, they took a one-run lead with a timely hit.
They scored the go-ahead goal right after the start of the second half.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉勝ち越すto lead by a certain number of wins (in a tournament's overall record)
This sumo wrestler finished the tournament with a record of 8-4, four wins ahead.
- 〈数〉点勝ち越すto take a lead of a certain number of points/goals
They took a three-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- 終盤で勝ち越すto take the lead late in the game
They took the lead late in the game and pulled off a comeback win.