負け

まけ

[make]

Meanings

1.Noun

defeat; loss; losing (a game)

2.Suffix

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

3.Noun

discount; loss (on a sale)

試合に負けて悔しい思いをしている。

I feel frustrated losing the game.

勝ち負けよりも楽しむことが大切だと思う。

I think enjoying is more important than winning or losing.

負けず嫌いな性格が成功の秘訣らしい。

Apparently being a sore loser is the secret to success.