力負け

ちからまけ

Also written 力負

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent
2. losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard

Kanji

• 力 power. Read as ちから.
• 負 lose. Read as まける.

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