負ける

to lose; to be defeated; to be beaten; to give in (to)

Meaning

  1. v1vi
    to lose; to be defeated; to be beaten
  2. v1vi
    to give in (to); to yield; to succumb; to give way; to surrender; to be overcome (with)
  3. v1vi
    to be inferior (to); to be second (to); to be outdone (by)
  4. v1vi
    to get a rash (from); to come out in a rash
  5. v1vt
    to reduce the price; to give a discount; to throw in (something extra) for free

Example sentences

  • I won't lose!

  • He shouted at the top of his voice, "This is a battle we cannot lose."

  • Even I was defeated.