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Definition and meaning of 失う - うしなう in Japanese

うしなう失う
ushinau

N4

1.to lose

godan ~う verb / transitive

自由を失う。
Lose freedom.
うしなう失う
ushinau

N4

1.no longer have something.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼は仕事を失いました。
He lost his job.
大切なものを失うのは辛い。
It's painful to lose something important.
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2.lose or forfeit something.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼は大切な機会を失った。
He missed an important opportunity.
チームは勝利の機会を失った。
The team missed the chance for victory.
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3.experiencing the loss of someone dear.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼女を失うことは、とても辛い経験です。
Losing her is a very painful experience.
家族を失う悲しみは、言葉では表せません。
The sadness of losing a family member cannot be expressed in words.
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4.lose or to be deprived of.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

サッカーチームは試合で3点を失いました。
The soccer team conceded 3 goals in the game.
彼は最後のショットを失い、勝利を逃しました。
He missed the final shot and lost the victory.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

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失う うしなう
失う うしなう

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