Word 4 of 20 · Level 23

負けるまけるmakeruto lose

Synonyms:to loseto be defeatedto succumb

Example sentence

試し合あいに負まけて悔くやしいです。

I'm frustrated because we lost the match.

How 負ける is used

負まける is a verb meaning to lose a game, a fight, or a competition. It is the opposite of 勝かつ (to win).

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All 20 words in level 23: The Spice Stall

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