失う
うしなう
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of
Meaning
- to lose
- to miss (a chance, opportunity)
- to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of
- to concede (goals, points, etc.)
Example sentences
鍵となる問題は何を得ることができるかではなく、何を失わなければならないかである。
The key question is not what can I gain but what do I have to lose.
ペットロスとは、ペットを失った飼い主に起きるショックや怒りなどの反応をいう。
"Pet loss" refers to the reactions of shock and anger that occur in owners who have been bereaved of their pets.
健康は失われて有難味がわかる点において、親や水・空気と同じようなものです。
As far as knowing health's worth once you've lost it goes, that's the same thing with parents, water or air.