勝敗
Meanings
1
victory or defeat; outcome (of a contest)
Refers to the result of a competition, battle, or game, focusing on the win/loss aspect. Often used in formal or analytical contexts.
The outcome was decided by the final pitch.
Regardless of victory or defeat, I will give it my all.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の勝敗を決めるto decide the outcome (of a contest)
It was decided that this single match would settle the outcome.
- 勝敗が決まるfor the outcome (win or loss) to be settled
The outcome was decided by the final shot.
- 〈事〉が勝敗を分けるfor something to be the deciding factor in a win or loss
A tiny margin was what decided the outcome.
- 勝敗を争うto compete over who will win or lose
Both teams fought fiercely over the outcome right to the end.
Expressions
- 勝敗の鍵を握るhold the key to victory or defeat; have the outcome in one's hands