English–Japanese

“loser” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihaisha

Example

試合の敗者にも、拍手を送りましょう。shi ai no hai sha ni mo haku shu o oku ri ma shō

Let's applaud the loser of the match too.

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How to say “loser” in Japanese

“Loser” in Japanese is 敗者 (haisha).

Describes the person on the side that fails to win a contest, with attention on the result rather than the person's worth.

Full entry for 敗者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 敗者

観客は敗者の健闘をたたえました。kan kyaku wa hai sha no ken tō o ta ta e ma shi ta

The spectators praised the loser's excellent effort.

Tips for using 敗者

  • In Japanese, 敗者 (haisha) is generally a neutral or formal label for the side that loses, while English loser can also be used as a personal insult.

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