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loss by foul; disqualification loss
A loss in a competition resulting from committing a foul or rules violation, rather than being outperformed.
反則負けになった。
He lost by disqualification.
危険な技を使って反則負けとなった。
He was disqualified for using a dangerous technique.
横綱が髷をつかんだため反則負けが宣告された。
The yokozuna was declared the loser by foul for grabbing his opponent's topknot.
Compound of 反則 (foul, violation) and 負け (loss, defeat). Most commonly associated with sumo, judo, and other martial arts, but applicable to any competitive sport.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 反則負けになる: to lose by foul
- 反則負けが宣告される: to be declared a loss by foul
- 反則負けを取る: (of a referee) to call a disqualification loss
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 不戦敗: loss by default — losing without competing, due to absence or withdrawal
- 反則勝ち: win by opponent's foul — the counterpart; winning because the opponent committed a foul
- 失格: disqualification — a broader term for being removed from competition entirely