打ち勝つ

うちかつ
Alternative writings: 打ち克つ, 打勝つ, 打克つ
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1To conquer or defeat an enemy or opponent; to win against someone in conflict.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼らは最後の戦いで敵軍に打ち勝った。

They defeated the enemy army in the final battle.

大会では地元チームが強豪相手に打ち勝った。

In the tournament, the local team beat a strong opponent.

2To overcome difficulties or hardships; to prevail over problems or adversity.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は長い闘病の末に病気に打ち勝った。

After a long struggle with illness, she overcame the disease.

経済的な苦境に打ち勝つために、会社は新しい戦略を採った。

To overcome financial hardship, the company adopted a new strategy.

3To out-hit — to perform better in hitting (e.g., in sports) or to hit more effectively than the opponent.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼は速球に臆せず打ち勝ち、ヒットを連発した。

He wasn't intimidated by the fastball and out-hit it, producing successive hits.

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