Vocabulary

What does 勝つ (かつ, katsu) mean?

勝つ (かつ, katsu) means to win, to be victorious.

Quick facts
Readingかつ
Romajikatsu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
かつ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkatsu

to win, to be victorious

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to win; to gain victory

Example sentences

  • We won yesterday's match.

  • I think that team will surely win.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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