Japanese word

敗れる

Pronunciation

Romajiyabureru

Meaning

  • verblose

Example

私たちのチームは決勝で敗れました。watashi ta chi no chī mu wa kes shō de yabu re ma shi ta

Our team lost in the final.

Illustration for 敗れる (lose)

More examples

昨年の王者は準決勝で敗れました。saku nen no ō ja wa jun kes shō de yabu re ma shi ta

Last year's champion lost in the semifinals.

Core concept

Describes 敗れる (yabureru) as ending a contest on the losing side after being overcome by an opponent.

Common phrases

  • 試合に敗れるshi ai ni yabu re ru

    lose the match

  • 決勝で敗れるkes shō de yabu re ru

    lose in the final

  • 相手に敗れるai te ni yabu re ru

    be defeated by an opponent

Similar words

負けるmakeru: To fail to win a contest or competition.
敗北するhaibokusuru: To suffer a clear defeat in a contest or conflict.
屈するkussuru: To be overcome by an opposing force or person.

Definition in Japanese

競技や勝負で相手に負ける。kyō gi ya shō bu de ai te ni ma ke ru

Word origin

敗れる (yabureru) is a native Japanese verb meaning to be defeated, and the details of its historical formation remain uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese sports reporting, 敗れる (yabureru) is common because its formal tone fits reports about teams and athletes.

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