勝
1. Meaning and Reading
- win, excel, victory
- Onyomi : しょう
- Kunyomi : かつ, まさる
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'.
3. Example Words
勝つ
かつ
to win
試合に勝つ。
Win a match.
勝る
まさる
to excel, to surpass
彼は誰よりも力が勝る。
He excels everyone in strength.
勝負
しょうぶ
match, contest, outcome
勝負はもう決まった。
The outcome has already been decided.