synonym Comparative
敗北
VS
損害
Differences Between "敗北" and "損害"
Option A
敗北
Meaning
defeat; loss
Reading
はいぼく (haiboku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
実力の差を痛感し、潔く敗北を認めました。
Keenly feeling the difference in ability, I gracefully accepted the defeat.
Option B
損害
Meaning
damage, injury, loss
Reading
そんがい (songai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
地震で建物に大きな損害が出た。
The earthquake caused great damage to the building.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(defeat; loss)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 敗北: Refers to defeat or loss in a match or competition. Can be used with する as a verb (敗北する). Contrast with 勝利 (victory). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'A defeat?! How frustrating! But don't you dare stay moping around! A single defeat is just a stepping stone to your ultimate victory! I will train you to be invincible, so follow me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『敗北だなんて悔しいじゃない！でもね、いつまでも落ち込んでんじゃないわよ！一回の敗北は次の大勝利のスパイス！次は無敵にしてあげるから、私についてきなさい！』
- 損害: Refers to physical damage, financial loss, or harm caused to something or someone. Often used in legal or business contexts. 物理的、金銭的な被害や損失を指す。
- 敗北: Refers to defeat or loss in a match or competition. Can be used with する as a verb (敗北する). Contrast with 勝利 (victory). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'A defeat?! How frustrating! But don't you dare stay moping around! A single defeat is just a stepping stone to your ultimate victory! I will train you to be invincible, so follow me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『敗北だなんて悔しいじゃない！でもね、いつまでも落ち込んでんじゃないわよ！一回の敗北は次の大勝利のスパイス！次は無敵にしてあげるから、私についてきなさい！』
- 損害: Refers to physical damage, financial loss, or harm caused to something or someone. Often used in legal or business contexts. 物理的、金銭的な被害や損失を指す。
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