JLPT N3 Intermediate
裏切る
To betray someone or fail to meet expectations
Readings
Other forms
裏切った plain past
裏切って te-form
裏切ります polite form
裏切られる passive form
裏切り noun form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Betray / To Double-Cross
Refers to the act of breaking a covenant, promise, or emotional bond with a person or group.
Example
親友 に 裏切られて 、 もう 誰 も 信じられません 。
I was betrayed by my best friend, and now I can't trust anyone.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Let Down / To Go Against Expectations
Indicates a failure to satisfy a prediction, hope, or standard set by others.
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