JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
損ねる
To damage or spoil (mood, health); to miss the chance to do something
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1 Transitive Verb
To harm" / "To damage
Describes the act of impairing an intangible state or condition, such as feelings or physical well-being.
Example
彼 の 失礼 な 言葉 で 、 彼女 は 機嫌 を 損ねた 。
His rude words put her in a bad mood.
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2 Auxiliary Verb
To fail to do" / "To miss the chance to
Functions as a suffix to express failing to perform an intended action due to poor timing or a mistake.
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