The outcome of victory or defeat; the result (win or loss) in a contest or competition.
試合の勝負は最後の一打で決まった。
The match was decided by the final hit.
勝負は時の運だと言う人もいる。
Some people say winning or losing is a matter of luck.
この勝負に負ければ引退を考える。
If I lose this contest, I'll consider retiring.
A match, contest, or bout; when used with 勝負する it means to compete or have a match.
明日は友達と将棋で勝負する予定だ。
Tomorrow I'm going to play a shogi match with a friend.
プロ同士の勝負は見ごたえがある。
Matches between professionals are worth watching.
彼女は勝負強い性格だ。
She has a strong, competitive character.
その場は勝負どころだった。
That moment was the deciding point.