負け
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 負け
1
Common noun
defeat; loss; losing (a game)
Examples
どっちに転んでも君の負けだよ。
Either way, you lose.
2
Suffix
failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.)
3
Common noun
discount; loss (on a sale)
Kanji in this Word
負
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
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.ける
ま.かす
お.う
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