win
Middle English 'winnen', from Old English 'winnan', meaning to labor, strive, or conquer.
NOUN
(1)
[/wɪn/en-US]
勝利
literal
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成功
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勝ち
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コンペの勝利
contextual
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ノミネートされた勝利
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in JAPANESE)
A success or victory in a competition, game, election, or struggle. It can refer to the outcome itself or the act of achieving it. In some contexts, 'a win' specifically denotes the achievement of being selected or securing a nomination, which then leads to a successful outcome, a concept that might not have a direct single-word equivalent in some languages, requiring a more descriptive phrase.
| plural |
|---|
| wins |
- That was a great win for our team today! — Our team achieved a significant victory.
- The company celebrated a major win in securing the new contract. — The company successfully obtained the new contract.
- After years of hard work, her nomination for the award was a win in itself, regardless of the final outcome. — Her nomination was a significant achievement, even before the final results were announced.
VERB
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[/wɪn/en-US]
To achieve victory, success, or triumph in a competition, game, election, or other endeavor; to defeat opponents or overcome challenges. It can also mean to gain or acquire something through effort or competition.
irregular
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| won | winning |
- She hopes to win the championship this year. — She aims to be victorious in the championship.
- Our team managed to win the game in the last minute. — Our team defeated the opposing team at the very end of the game.
- You need to win their trust before they will support your proposal. — You must gain their trust to secure their support.