“Defeat” in Japanese
Short answer
Defeat in Japanese is “負け” (make). Full meaning: defeat, loss, losing (a game); failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount, loss (on a sale).
Other ways to say “Defeat” in Japanese
敗戦
haisen defeat, lost battle, losing a war
敗亡
haibou defeat (in battle)
敗北
haiboku defeat, loss, reverse, setback
敗軍
haigun defeat, lost battle; defeated army
敗
hai loss, defeat; counter for losses
打倒
datou overthrow, defeat, bringing down, knockdown
不覚
fukaku failure, defeat, mistake, blunder, negligence, indiscretion; unconsciousness
敗れ
yabure loss, defeat
敗け
make defeat, loss, losing (a game); failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount, loss (on a sale)
敗戰
haisen defeat, lost battle, losing a war
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