Vocabulary

敗北

defeat; loss; reverse; setback

noun suru-verb vi
N1 freq #7

Example sentences

He will on no account accept defeat.

It is important for us to learn to handle defeats as well as triumphs properly.

Actually, we had prepared ourselves for defeat.

It's hard to admit to yourself that you are a failure.

The French were defeated at Waterloo.

Bravely though they fought, they were defeated.