負け
まけ · make
Defeat, loss, losing (a game)
- failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.)
- discount, loss (on a sale)
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Example sentences
エラーもあって、チームは逆転負けを喫した。
えらーもあって、ちーむはぎゃくてんまけをきっした。
There was also an error, and the team suffered a comeback loss.
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この店の雰囲気も、料理の味に負けず劣らず素晴らしい。
このみせのふんいきも、りょうりのあじにまけずおとらずすばらしい。
The atmosphere of this restaurant is also as wonderful as the taste of the food.
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What does 負け mean?
Defeat, loss, losing (a game). It can also mean: failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount, loss (on a sale).
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まけ (make). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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