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championship; championship title
The title or status of being champion in a sport or competition, or the tournament or competition held to determine a champion.
A compound of 選手 (athlete, player) and 権 (right, title). Literally "the right/title of being the selected player," meaning the championship title.
Common collocations
- 世界選手権 (world championship)
- 全国選手権 (national championship)
- 選手権大会 (championship tournament)
- 選手権を獲得する (to win the championship)
- 選手権を防衛する (to defend the championship)
Very commonly seen in sports news. Can refer to both the title itself and the tournament held to determine the champion. Often appears with a scope prefix like 世界 (world) or 全国 (national).