負ける

まける

To lose, be defeated

N4verb·makeru

How to remember it

The kanji 貟/負 depicts bearing a burden — the opposite of 勝つ (to win).

Example sentences

  • 試合で負けてしまった。

    しあいでまけてしまった。

    I lost the match.

  • 諦めずに、負けるものか。

    あきらめずに、まけるものか。

    I won't give up — there's no way I'll lose!

Usage

Intransitive ichidan verb; also means 'to give in' (e.g., 弱音を吐く).

Related words

勝つ負け敗北引き分ける

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