JMdict: 2136830
名前負け 【なまえまけ】
- [n,vs,vi] failing to live up to one's name; being beaten by one's name
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
---|---|---|---|
名 | Name, Noted, Distinguished, Reputation | メイ, ミョウ | な, -な |
前 | In Front, Before | ゼン | まえ, -まえ |
負 | Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility | フ | ま.ける, ま.かす, お.う |