敗
Kanji · N2
敗 / failure
Kanji for failure, defeat, or reversal.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ハイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | やぶ.れる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
敗 carries the meaning failure, defeat, or reversal.
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Common compounds with 敗
大失敗だいしっぱいcomplete failure / debacle / fiasco
惜敗せきはいregrettable defeat / defeat by a narrow margin
敗れるやぶれるto be defeated / to be beaten / to be unsuccessful
惨敗ざんぱいignominious defeat / crushing failure / utterly beaten
失敗しっぱいfailure / mistake / blunder
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