Kanji

What does the kanji 勝 mean?

勝 means win, victory; superior. On'yomi ショウ. Kun'yomi か.つ、-が.ち、まさ.る、すぐ.れる、かつ.

Quick facts
On'yomiショウ
Kun'yomiか.つ、-が.ち、まさ.る、すぐ.れる、かつ
Strokes12
Main radical力
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ショウKun'yomi か.つ、-が.ち、まさ.る、すぐ.れる、かつ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

win, victory; superior

Memory hook

Pouring in strength (力) to get past your opponent — WIN, EXCEL.

Main radical

力power 2 strokes

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 優勝ゆうしょうchampionship, overall victory
  • 勝ちかちvictory, win
  • 勝つかつto win
  • 勝るまさるto surpass, to be superior
  • 勝手にかってにon one's own accord, arbitrarily; automatically

More words with this kanji

  • 勝敗しょうはいvictory or defeat, the outcome (win/loss)
  • 勝負しょうぶmatch, contest; victory or defeat
  • ~勝~しょうwin, victory (suffix)
  • 勝利しょうりa win, victory
  • 勝手かってselfish, willful; convenience; kitchen
  • 決勝けっしょうfinal match, final round

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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