彼はライバルに勝負を仕掛けた。
He challenged his rival to a match.
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Don't give up on the match until the very last second.
勝負は時の運だから、勝ち負けにこだわりすぎるな。
Winning or losing is a matter of luck, so don't be too obsessed with it.
実力は互角で、勝負は五分だ。
Their skills are equal, and the match is fifty-fifty.
勝負を決する瞬間がやってきた。
The moment to decide the victory or defeat has come.
彼はライバルに勝負をしかけた。
He challenged his rival to a match.
勝者もいれば、敗者もいるのが勝負の世界だ。
In the world of competition, where there are winners, there are also losers.
賽を振って出た目で勝負を決める。
We decide the winner by the number that comes up when we roll the dice.
彼らの勝負は馴れ合いだったと噂されている。
It is rumored that their match was fixed.
勝負は時の運と言うが、今回は私の方に分があるようだ。
They say winning is a matter of luck, but this time I seem to have the advantage.
Usage Notes
Refers to a competition or the act of deciding a winner and loser. Often used with 'する' to mean 'to have a match'.
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