No. 579 in Japanese
選手権
Championship.
In a sentence
彼は世界選手権で優勝しました。
He won the world championship.
Here, "選手権" refers to an organized competitive event where participants strive to achieve the best performance and attain the title of champion.
その国際選手権では多くのスポーツが行われる予定です。
Many sports are scheduled to be played in that international championship.
In this context, "選手権" denotes a major competitive event involving various sports, emphasizing its formal and international nature.
来週、学校の選手権が開催されます。
The school championship will be held next week.
Here, "選手権" describes a competition or event within a specific context, such as a school, highlighting the contextual adaptability of the term.
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