JLPT N1 Advanced
負かす
To defeat or beat an opponent in a competition or argument.
Readings
Other forms
負かします polite form
負かした plain past
負かして te-form
負かされる passive form
Verb (transitive)
"To defeat" / "To beat"
Focuses on the transitive action of overcoming an opponent to force them into a state of defeat.
Example
ついに 、 チャンピオン を 負かす こと が でき た 。
Finally, I was able to defeat the champion.
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