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to lose
Ichidan VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to lose
  2. 2. to be defeated
  3. 3. to give in (to)
  4. 4. to be inferior (to)
A verb meaning "to lose" or "to be defeated." It's used for losing in a competition, game, or argument, and is the opposite of 勝つ (to win).

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I really hate losing to that person.

Sentence 2

He asked, "Do you really think you're going to lose?"

Sentence 3

Don't let words like that beat you.

Sentence 4

The rain won today — I'm not going out.

Sentence 5

No matter what, don't let yourself be beaten mentally.