負け

Meaning

1. n
   defeat; loss; losing (a game)
2. suf
   failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.)
3. n
   discount; loss (on a sale)

Example sentences

• 彼は負けを認めなかった。

  He didn't acknowledge defeat.

• 彼は負けを認めた。

  He admitted himself defeated.

• 私は惨めな失敗のため、負けを認めたい気になった。

  I felt ready to give in because of my miserable failure.