(とくてんおう)

とくてんおう
noun
top scorer; scoring champion
person
1. top scorer; scoring champion
The player who scores the most points or goals in a league or tournament. A title used primarily in team sports like soccer and basketball.
今季(こんき)得点王(とくてんおう)(だれ)だ。
Who is this season's top scorer?
He won the scoring title for two consecutive years.
The race for the scoring title continues until the final match day.

Usage

Used mainly in soccer (Jリーグ), basketball, and other team sports. The suffix (おう) (king/champion) is commonly attached to categories to denote the best performer.

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