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負ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 負ける.
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Entry
1
Intransitive verb
to lose; to be defeated
Examples
３対０で彼には負けています。
He's beating me, three to zip.
2
負ける only; Intransitive verb
to succumb; to give in; to surrender; to yield
3
負ける only; Intransitive verb
to be inferior to
4
負ける only; Intransitive verb
to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
5
負ける only; Transitive verb
to reduce the price; to give a discount; to throw in (something extra) for free
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