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defeat

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. defeat
2. lost battle

This noun refers to a military defeat in war, specifically losing a battle or war. It is strongly associated with Japan's defeat in World War II and carries significant historical and emotional weight in Japanese culture.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"You're just going to lose again anyway," someone said to me, sarcastically.

Sentence 2

For external communications, we framed it as "an opportunity for improvement rather than a defeat."

Sentence 3

No way, not like this — we actually lost?!

Sentence 4

Hey, who's actually responsible for today's defeat?

Sentence 5

Hey, what did you take away from that loss?