負
Kanji · N2
負 / defeat
Kanji for defeat, negative, or -.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | フ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ま.ける、ま.かす、お.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
負 carries the meaning defeat, negative, or -.
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Common compounds with 負
負け犬まけいぬloser / failure / underdog
負けるまけるto lose / to be defeated / to be beaten
勝負しょうぶvictory or defeat
負担ふたんburden / load / responsibility
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