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負ける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 負ける

敗ける
ける
敗北る
Ichidan verb
Freq #637
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

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 443
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

defeat
negative
-
minus
bear
owe
assume a responsibility

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.ける
ま.かす
お.う
11 strokes
Frequency: 516
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

failure
defeat
reversal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やぶ.れる
5 strokes
Frequency: 153
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

north

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きた
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きら
ほう
ほっ
ほつ
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