敗北
はいぼく
haiboku
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 2 — supplementary

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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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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