1.
to overcome, to triumph over, to conquer
To defeat or prevail against an opponent, difficulty, or adversity. Often used for overcoming internal struggles, hardships, or formidable challenges.
困難に打ち勝つ。
To overcome difficulties.
誘惑に打ち勝つのは簡単ではない。
It's not easy to overcome temptation.
彼は病気に打ち勝って、再びグラウンドに立った。
He conquered his illness and stood on the field once again.
打ち勝つ means to overcome or triumph over something. It has a strong, dramatic tone and is often used for significant challenges or adversities.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 自動詞 (intransitive)
PATTERN:
- 〜に打ち勝つ: to overcome ~, to triumph over ~
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 困難に打ち勝つ: to overcome difficulties
- 誘惑に打ち勝つ: to resist temptation
- 逆境に打ち勝つ: to triumph over adversity
- 病気に打ち勝つ: to conquer an illness
- 恐怖に打ち勝つ: to overcome fear
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 克服する: to overcome (more formal, often for abstract challenges)
- 勝つ: to win (more general)
- 乗り越える: to get over, to surmount