負ける
まける
makeru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 19 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
負ける (まける (makeru)) means "to lose". It is read まける (makeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to lose
Also : to be defeated · to be beaten
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Example Sentences
まいにち、負けます。
まいにち、まけます。
I like to lose.
私は負けます。
わたしはまけます。
I can lose.
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Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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