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winning and losing, victory and defeat, the outcome
The result or outcome of a competition, expressed as the combined concept of winning and losing. Often used when discussing whether outcomes matter, the nature of competition, or results in general.
勝ち負けは気にしない。
I don't care about winning or losing.
スポーツでは勝ち負けがはっきりする。
In sports, the outcome is clear-cut.
子どもに勝ち負けだけにこだわらない大切さを教えたい。
I want to teach children the importance of not being fixated solely on winning and losing.
A compound of 勝ち (winning) and 負け (losing), treating the two as a single concept. Often used in contexts discussing whether outcomes matter, or when talking about competition philosophy.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 勝ち負けにこだわる (to be fixated on winning/losing)
- 勝ち負けを決める (to determine the outcome)
- 勝ち負けは関係ない (winning or losing doesn't matter)
- 勝ち負けがつく (an outcome is decided)