JLPT N3 Intermediate
外れ
The outskirts or edge; a miss, failure, or losing result.
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Other forms
ハズレ often used for "miss" or "failure"
1 Noun
Outskirts / Edge
Refers to the physical extremity or periphery of a defined area, distinctly removed from the center.
Example
私 の 家 は 町 の 外れ に あり ます 。
My house is on the outskirts of town.
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2 Noun
Miss / Failure
Indicates an unsuccessful attempt, a wrong guess, or a losing result in a game of chance.
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