日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningsfailure, defeat, reversal
On'yomiハイ
Kun'yomiやぶ
Strokes11
Radical

Compounds

  • (suffering a) complete defeat, utter defeat, annihilation

  • failure, mistake, blunder

  • victory or defeat, outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)

Example sentences

  • For any type of organisation, internal harmony and unity are important factors in deciding its success or failure.

  • If you mess-up it can't be redone, so don't mess-up!

  • He who hesitates is lost.

  • The peace talks failed again.

  • Food packaging reduces spoilage.

  • They have lost 10 games in a row since their winning streak ended.

  • The defeated army retreated from the country.

  • However if you get carried away you'll risk failure so take care!