勝ち越す

かちこす

Also written 勝越す

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to have more wins than losses; to lead an opponent (e.g. by two games); to be ahead (in wins); to take the lead Antonym: 負け越す (まけこす).
2. to take the lead (in points, goals, etc. during a match)

Kanji

• 勝 win. Read as かつ.
• 越 go over. Read as こす.

Common phrases

• チームが勝ち越す
• 幕内で勝ち越す

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