Meaning of Japanese Word "勝負" (Shobu)

Kanji in this word

Related words "勝"

• 優勝 (yusho)championship, victory
• 勝つ (katsu)defeat, win
• 勝る (masaru)excel
• 勝利 (shori)triumph
• 勝敗 (shohai)victory or defeat
• 勝算 (shosan)chance of success

Related words "負"

• 勝負 (shobu)game, match
• 負う (o)sustain
• 負かす (makasu)beat, defeat, vanquish
• 負ける (makeru)be beaten, be defeated, be overcome
• 勝負する (shobusuru)have a game, have a match
• 抱負 (hofu)ambition, aspiration