JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
敗因
Cause of defeat or reason for failure
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Other forms
勝因 cause of victory
Noun
Cause of Defeat" / "Reason for Failure
Identifies the specific factor or underlying reason that led directly to a loss or unsuccessful outcome.
Example
彼 の 敗因 は 、 相手 を 甘く 見た こと だ 。
His cause of defeat was underestimating his opponent.
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