勝 Kanji – victory
The Japanese kanji 勝 can mean victory, win, prevail, excel.
Meaning and Readings
How is 勝 read?
勝 has the onyomi reading ショウ and the kunyomi readings かつ, -がち, まさる, すぐれる, かつ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as shou, katsu, gachi, masaru, sugureru.
Common Japanese Words Using 勝
These common Japanese words contain 勝. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 圧勝（あっしょう） — overwhelming victory, crushing victory, sweeping victory, landslide victory
- 景勝（けいしょう） — picturesque scenery, place of scenic beauty
- 決勝（けっしょう） — decision of a contest, finals (in sports)
- 決勝戦（けっしょうせん） — championship game, finals (of a tournament), deciding round
- 殊勝（しゅしょう） — admirable, laudable
- 準決勝（じゅんけっしょう） — semifinal
- 勝ち越し（かちこし） — having more wins than losses
- 勝つ（かつ） — to win, to gain victory
- 勝者（しょうしゃ） — winner, victor
- 勝手（かって） — one's own convenience, one's way, selfishness