How to use 勝負 (しょうぶ)

Meaning of 勝負

The Japanese verb "勝負" (しょうぶ, shoubu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Match / Game: Refers to a contest or competition where there is a winner and a loser.
    • Example: Kyou no shoubu wa sugoi kinchou shita.
    • Translation: Today's match was really tense.
  2. Victory or defeat / Showdown: Can also mean the decisive moment where the outcome is determined.
    • Example: Koko ga shoubu no wakaremedesu.
    • Translation: This is the moment of truth.

Learn 勝負 from Animes

Dialogue

👉👉だが その傷と疲労では 勝負は見えている
But with those wounds and fatigue, the outcome is clear

お前の仲間は今頃 私の連れが始末している はずだ
Your friends are probably being dealt with by my companion right now

Dialogue

（マスタング） そいつには… 最低の死を 与えてやらねばならない
(Mustang) That one... deserves the worst death possible.

（エドワード）イヤだ （エンヴィー）うっ …
(Edward) No! (Envy) Ugh...

そいつをよこせ！ さもないとその右手ごと 焼くぞ！
Hand him over! Otherwise, I'll burn off that right hand too!

👉👉上等だ ガチで勝負してやるよ！
Bring it on! I'll take you on for real!

けどその前に てめえの面よく見やがれ！
But before that, take a good look at your own face!

んな面で… この国のトップに立つつもりか ？
With a face like that... you plan on standing at the top of this country?

てめえが…
You...

大佐が目指してんのは そんなんじゃない だろ！
That's not what the Colonel is aiming for, right?!