優勝|ゆうしょうyuushou[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N3approx.Common
Definitions
  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verboverall victory; championship; winning the title
    トムが優勝ゆうしょうしたんでしょう。↗
    Tom got first prize, didn't he?
  2. noun, suru verb, intransitive verb(being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment
Conjugation
Dictionary form優勝する(ゆうしょうする)
Polite (masu)優勝します(ゆうしょうします)
Negative (nai)優勝しない(ゆうしょうしない)
polite (masen)優勝しません(ゆうしょうしません)
classical zu / nu優勝せず・優勝せぬ(ゆうしょうせず・ゆうしょうせぬ)
Past (ta)優勝した(ゆうしょうした)
polite (mashita)優勝しました(ゆうしょうしました)
Past negative (nakatta)優勝しなかった(ゆうしょうしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)優勝しませんでした(ゆうしょうしませんでした)
Te form優勝して(ゆうしょうして)
Potential優勝できる(ゆうしょうできる)
Passive優勝される(ゆうしょうされる)
Causative優勝させる(ゆうしょうさせる)
Causative passive優勝させられる(ゆうしょうさせられる)
Conditional (ba)優勝すれば(ゆうしょうすれば)
tara優勝したら(ゆうしょうしたら)
Volitional優勝しよう(ゆうしょうしよう)
polite (mashou)優勝しましょう(ゆうしょうしましょう)
Imperative優勝しろ(ゆうしょうしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym制覇せいはNeutralConquering or dominating a whole field, as in 「全国制覇」; carries a nuance of overpowering rivals and sounds more forceful than 「優勝」.
  • RelatedビクトリーNeutralLoanword for victory, seen mostly in slogans and names; unlike 「優勝」 it does not specifically mean taking first place.
  • Related勝ち取るかちとるNeutralVerb meaning to strive for and secure something, such as a win or rights, as in 「優勝を勝ち取る」; the emphasis is on gaining it through effort.
  • Related勝ちかちNeutralA win in a match or game, as in 「勝ちを収める」; 「優勝」 means finishing first in the whole competition, not just winning once.
  • Related白星しろぼしNeutralThe victory mark in sumo and similar sports, used figuratively for a win, as in 「白星を挙げる」; refers to a single match, not the overall title.
  • Antonym敗北はいぼくNeutralDefeat or losing a contest; the direct opposite of 「優勝」, which is taking the victory.
  • Antonym最下位さいかいNeutralLast place in a ranking or standings; the opposite end from 「優勝」, which is first place.

Use 「優勝」 for coming first in a competition. Say 「制覇」 for dominating a whole field, 「勝ち」 for winning a match, 「白星」 for a single-game win; 「敗北」 is the opposite, defeat.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 競技きょうぎ等とうで一いち位いになること。
Kanji in this word
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