勝つ

かつ

To win

N4verb·katsu

How to remember it

Sharp and short like a shout of triumph: "katsu!"

Example sentences

  • 試合に勝った。

    しあいにかった。

    I won the match.

  • 彼はいつも勝つ。

    かれはいつもかつ。

    He always wins.

Usage

Godan verb; pair with に for the thing won against.

Related words

負ける勝利試合勝者

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