zenshō 全勝
A perfect record, winning every bout of the tournament.
Zenshō is a perfect record: a win in every bout of the tournament. A championship won that way is a zenshō-yūshō, which in the top division means 15-0.
Related words
- yūshō 優勝
- The tournament championship, won by the best record in a division.
- kachi-koshi 勝ち越し
- A winning record for the tournament: at least eight wins from 15, or four from seven.