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負け惜しみ 【まけおしみ】

  1. [n] being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
負 Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility フ ま.ける, ま.かす, お.う 3
惜 Pity, Be Sparing Of, Frugal, Stingy, Regret セキ お.しい, お.しむ