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VocabJLPT N3

to betray

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to betray
2. to turn traitor (to)
3. to disappoint

To betray someone's trust or go against their expectations. It describes the act of being disloyal to a friend, breaking a promise, or acting contrary to what someone was counting on you to do.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you run away at a time like this, you're betraying your teammates.

Sentence 2

If you can turn on your teammates that easily, don't bother showing up in the first place!

Sentence 3

No way — even that person is going to betray me!

Sentence 4

Wasn't it you who broke yesterday's promise?

Sentence 5

Why did she have to betray me like that?