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勝ち負け (かちまけ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
noun
victory or defeat ; winning and losing
Refers to the outcome of a contest, game, or competition, emphasizing the binary result of winning or losing. Often used in contexts discussing results, records, or the nature of competition.
In this game, winning and losing are clear-cut.
Written forms 勝か ち 負ま け Usage 99%
Standard kanji spelling; commonly used in news and everyday contexts.
カチマケ Usage 1%
Similar words 勝しょう 敗はい More formal and often used in official contexts like sports records or battle outcomes. 勝ち負け is more colloquial and everyday.
勝しょう 負ぶ Refers to a match or contest itself, emphasizing the competitive act rather than just the result.
Etymology Compound of 勝ち (kachi, 'winning') and 負け (make, 'losing'), both native Japanese words. The combination directly expresses the concept of winning and losing.
