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loss, defeat
The state of losing or being defeated in a competition, game, or contest.
負けを認める。
To acknowledge defeat.
今日の試合は負けだった。
Today's match was a loss.
3連敗で負けが続いている。
Losses continue with three consecutive defeats.
昨日の試合は悔しい負けだったが、次は必ず勝つ。
Yesterday's match was a frustrating loss, but we'll definitely win next time.
負けが続くと気持ちが落ち込むが、諦めずに練習を続けることが大切だ。
When losses pile up you feel down, but it's important to keep practicing without giving up.
負け is the noun form of 負ける (to lose). It indicates defeat in competition.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 負けが込む (to be on a losing streak)
- 負けを認める (to acknowledge defeat)
- 負け知らず (undefeated)
SPORTS/COMPETITION:
- 勝ち負け (winning and losing, victory and defeat)
- 3勝2敗 (3 wins, 2 losses)
- 負け越し (more losses than wins)
IDIOMATIC:
- 負け惜しみ (sour grapes, being a sore loser)
- 負け犬 (underdog, loser)