Word Meaning 負越す

まけこす makekosu

負越す is read as まけこす (makekosu) and means to have more losses than wins.

Meaning

English

  1. to have more losses than wins
  2. to trail an opponent (e.g. by two games)
  3. to be behind (in wins)
  4. to have a losing record

Reading

Kana

まけこす

Romaji

makekosu

Writing Variants

  • 負け越す まけこす makekosu

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 23 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 132841 Priority U

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

負け越し

まけこし

having more losses than wins

負かす

まかす

to defeat

負わす

おわす

to impose

負け

まけ

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

負う

おう

to have (something) behind one

負ける

まける

to be inferior to

負い目

おいめ

(feeling of) indebtedness

負け犬

まけいぬ

unmarried and childless older woman

negative

負けん気

まけんき

competitive spirit

負の外部性

ふのがいぶせい

negative externalities

負投手

まけとうしゅ

losing pitcher