N3
うらぎる (uragiru)
裏切る
to betray, to disappoint
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies breaking trust, loyalty, or expectations, either of a person or a group, or even one's own principles. Can also mean to fail to live up to expectations.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は決して友達を裏切るようなことはしない。
He would never betray his friends.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "裏切る"!
チームメイトの期待を_______ことはできない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 期待に応えないという意味で、「裏切る」が適切です。
English: 'Uragiru' (to disappoint) is appropriate here, meaning failing to meet expectations.
English: 'Uragiru' (to disappoint) is appropriate here, meaning failing to meet expectations.
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