A proverb meaning that winning or losing is often down to luck — outcomes can depend on the turn of fortune.
トーナメントの結果について彼は『勝つも負けるも時の運だ』と言って淡々としていた。
Regarding the tournament result he calmly said, 'Winning or losing is a matter of luck.'
大きな勝敗の前にできることは準備だけだ。勝つも負けるも時の運だと受け入れよう。
Before a big contest all you can do is prepare. Accept that winning or losing is a matter of luck.
相手のコンディション次第で結果が変わるから、勝つも負けるも時の運だ。
Results change depending on the opponent's condition, so winning or losing is down to luck.