引(ひ)き分(わ)け

ひきわけ
noun
draw, tie
leisure
1. draw, tie
A result in a competition where neither side wins.
試合(しあい)は引(ひ)き分(わ)けに終(お)わった。
The match ended in a draw.
１対(たい)１の引(ひ)き分(わ)けだった。
It was a 1-1 tie.
引(ひ)き分(わ)けで勝(か)ち点(てん)１を得(え)た。
We got one point from the draw.
今日(きょう)の試合(しあい)は引(ひ)き分(わ)けになりそうだ。
Today's match looks like it will end in a draw.
３連(れん)引(ひ)き分(わ)けが続(つづ)いていて、選手(せんしゅ)たちは勝(か)ちたがっている。
Three draws in a row have continued, and the players are eager to win.

引(ひ)き分(わ)け describes a tie or draw in competitions where neither side wins.

Forms

引(ひ)く (to pull) + 分(わ)ける (to divide) — both sides pull equally

Common expressions

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Related Words

Related: 勝敗(しょうはい) (outcome (win/loss))
Related: 延長戦(えんちょうせん) (extra innings, overtime, extended play)
Related: 同点(どうてん) (tie score)
Compare: あいこ (tie)
Related: 勝(か)ち (win)
Related: 負(ま)け (loss)
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Added 2026.1.16 9:35 · Revised 2026.10.10 22:29
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