defeat, negative, -, minus

About this kanji

The kanji 負 has several meanings, primarily focusing on concepts of defeat and bearing a load. It is commonly used in both verbs and nouns. For example, 負け (まけ) means "defeat," while 勝負 (しょうぶ) refers to a match or contest where victory or defeat occurs. The compound 負担 (ふたん) signifies a burden or responsibility one carries. It's also important to know that 負 can imply a negative or minus aspect, such as in 負債 (ふさい), which means "debt." This kanji often appears in contexts relating to challenges or burdens, so understanding it can help you navigate conversations about struggles and responsibilities.

Example sentences

• 彼は負けを認めた。

  He admitted his defeat.

Meanings across languages

English

defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility

Tiếng Việt

thua, âm, chịu

日本語

敗北, 否定, 負担

한국어

패배, 부정, 빚지다

中文

失败, 负面, 承担

id

kekalahan

th

ความพ่ายแพ้

es

derrota

fr

défaite

de

Niederlage

pt

derrota

Common compounds

• 勝負しょうぶvictory or defeat, match, contest
• 負けまけdefeat, loss, losing (a game)
• 負債ふさいdebt, liabilities
• 負担ふたんburden, load, responsibility
• 抱負ほうふaspiration, ambition, plan
• 自負じふpride, self-confidence, thinking highly of oneself
• 負うおうto carry on one's back, to bear, to shoulder
• 負荷ふかburdening, bearing, shouldering