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勝
勝 (readings: しょう, か; Japanese kanji) means “to win”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 勝つ (to win).
What does 勝 mean?
| Kanji | 勝 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to win |
| Readings | しょう, か |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 勝
勝 is read しょう or か depending on the word.
Example words with 勝
| Example | 勝つ (to win) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14