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victory in war; triumph in battle
Winning a war or battle. A formal term used in historical, military, and political contexts.
戦勝記念日を祝う。
To celebrate a victory day.
戦勝国が条約の内容を決めた。
The victorious nations determined the terms of the treaty.
戦勝パレードには多くの市民が沿道に集まった。
Many citizens gathered along the roadside for the victory parade.
Composed of 戦 (war, battle) + 勝 (victory, win). A formal/historical term. The opposite is 戦敗 (war defeat) or more commonly 敗戦 (defeat in war). Common collocations: 戦勝国 (victorious nation), 戦勝記念 (victory commemoration), 戦勝パレード (victory parade). In the context of World War II, the 戦勝国 (Allied victors) include the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. 戦勝記念日 (Victory Day) is observed in many countries, notably Russia's May 9 celebration.