Word Meaning 真剣勝負

Listen to 真っ向勝負

真っ向勝負

まっこうしょうぶ

head-on fight

Listen to 真剣

真剣

しんけん

real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

Listen to 真剣交際

真剣交際

しんけんこうさい

serious relationship (esp. one with the prospect of marriage)

Listen to 真剣白刃取り

真剣白刃取り

しんけんしらはどり

stopping a sword stroke between one's bare hands

Listen to 勝負

勝負

しょうぶ

victory or defeat

Listen to 一本勝負

一本勝負

いっぽんしょうぶ

one-game match

Listen to 三本勝負

三本勝負

さんぼんしょうぶ

a set of three bouts

Listen to 一発勝負

一発勝負

いっぱつしょうぶ

contest decided by a single round (bout)

Listen to 一回勝負

一回勝負

いっかいしょうぶ

contest decided by a single round (bout)

Listen to 一六勝負

一六勝負

いちろくしょうぶ

gambling

Listen to 体力勝負

体力勝負

たいりょくしょうぶ

trial of strength

Listen to 大勝負

大勝負

おおしょうぶ

do-or-die game