Meaning

Primary

Victory

Alternative

Championship

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The superior person wins. They will win the championship and be able to claim victory over all others.

Reading

ゆうしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ジャイアンツは去年はボロ負けだったが、今年はリーグ優勝を果たした。

Although the Giants got their butts kicked big time last year, they won the championship this year.

優勝したら、ペルシャじゅうたんがもらえるんだ。

If you win first place, you can get a Persian carpet.

コウイチがトーフグを初優勝に導きました。

Koichi led Tofugu to its first championship.

Kanji Composition