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敗北

A formal term describing a decisive defeat or loss.

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Other forms

敗北する plain form
敗北します polite form
敗北した plain past
敗北して te-form
Noun, Suru verb

Defeat / Loss

Refers to a definitive loss in a struggle, such as a war, political election, or sports competition.

Example

チーム は 決勝戦 で ライバル に 敗北 した 。

The team was defeated by their rival in the final match.

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敗北
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A formal term describing a decisive defeat or loss.
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