godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
Only when written 打ち勝つ / 打勝つ
Used for defeating an opponent, enemy, or rival in a contest, battle, or competition. Often implies a hard-fought victory.
彼は強敵に打ち勝った。
He defeated a strong opponent.
チーム
The team overcame adversity and beat their rivals.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
Used for overcoming difficulties, hardships, temptations, or inner struggles. Often paired with abstract nouns like 困難, 誘惑, or 苦しみ.
彼は多くの困難に打ち勝って成功した。
He overcame many difficulties and succeeded.
誘惑に打ち勝つ強い意志が必要だ。
You need a strong will to overcome temptation.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
out-hit; outslug
Only when written 打ち勝つ / 打勝つ
Specific to sports or fighting contexts where hitting is involved; means to land more or better hits than the opponent. Rare standalone use; mostly seen in baseball or combat sports commentary.
打撃戦で相手に打ち勝った。
They out-hit the opponent in a slugfest.