- haibokusha loser, the defeated
Strong, often harsh word for someone who has lost; common in sports, battle, or drama, not casual insults.
彼は敗北者と呼ばれるのを恐れている。
Kare wa haibokusha to yobareru no o osorete iru.
He fears being called a loser.
敗北者に名誉はないと彼は言った。
Haibokusha ni meiyo wa nai to kare wa itta.
He said there is no honor for the defeated.
⚖️ Not the same as 負け犬 (makeinu), which is a more colloquial insult for a loser in life.
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