336.勝


1. Meaning and Reading

  • win, excel, victory
  • Onyomi : しょう
  • Kunyomi : , まさ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 月 : ship
  • 力 : strength
  • 关 : tower

Fighting with full strength (力) after setting up a siege tower (关) on a ship (月) — symbolizing 'to win' or 'to excel'.

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3. Example Words

勝つ かつ
to win

Win a match.

勝る まさる
to excel, to surpass

He excels everyone in strength.

勝負 しょうぶ
match, contest, outcome

The outcome has already been decided.

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