敗北
はいぼく
haiboku
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Quick answer
敗北 (はいぼく (haiboku)) means "Defeat". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Defeat
Also : Loss · Reversal · Setback
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Example Sentences
その敗北を機に、彼は新しい道を歩み始めた。
そのはいぼくをきに、かれはあたらしいみちをあゆみはじめた。
Following that defeat, he began to walk down a new path.
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