勝つ — meaning in English

English meaning

• beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
• win verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.

Senses

勝つ is used for these senses in English:

• beat (transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.

beat — full definition

1. verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
2. verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
3. noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
4. noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
5. adj Informal: completely exhausted.

win — full definition

1. verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
2. verb To obtain something desirable through effort, skill, or luck.
3. verb To gain someone's trust, affection, or support, often "win over".
4. noun A single victory or successful result.

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