負ける
Reading: まける
Meaning: to lose, to be defeated
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Example Sentence
私 は 彼 に 負ける こと も ある
I sometimes lose to him.
Usage Notes
Used for losing in competitions or conflicts. Often paired with に to indicate who won.
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