選手権
Meanings
championship; champion's title
Refers to the status or title of being champion, especially in sports and competitive events. Common with verbs such as 獲得する, 守る, and 争う.
She won the championship for the second year in a row.
The champion has to defend the title in the next match.
championship tournament; championship event; championship game
Refers to the contest, game, meet, or tournament held to decide a champion. Often appears in event names such as 世界選手権 and 全国選手権.
The world championships will be held in Tokyo next month.
The national high school soccer championship is finally starting.
Usage patterns
- 選手権を獲得するto win the championship (title)
He won the world championship title last year.
- 選手権に出場するto compete in a championship tournament
She competed in the national championship for the first time.
- 選手権を守るto defend one's championship (title)
He fended off the challenger and defended his championship title.
- 選手権を争うto compete for the championship (title)
The two athletes are competing for the championship title.