Word Meaning 力負け

ちからまけ chikaramake

力負け is read as ちからまけ (chikaramake) and means losing by being overmatched.

Meaning

English

  1. losing by being overmatched
  2. being defeated by a stronger opponent
  3. losing by misusing one's powers
  4. defeat as a result of trying too hard

Reading

Kana

ちからまけ

Romaji

chikaramake

Writing Variants

  • 力負 ちからまけ chikaramake

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 14 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Rank 18462 Priority C

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

体力勝負

たいりょくしょうぶ

trial of strength

負の符号入力

ふのふごうにゅうりょく

negative entry

力説

りきせつ

emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.)

力投

りきとう

pitching with all one's strength

力点

りきてん

point of a lever where force is applied

力一杯

ちからいっぱい

with all one's strength

力戦

りきせん

hard fighting

負け

まけ

failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.)

勝ち負け

かちまけ

victory or defeat

顔負け

かおまけ

being put to shame

一人負け

ひとりまけ

being the only loser