losing by being overmatched
KMT9News #30+1Noun, Participle, Verb, IntransitiveSports & Martial ArtsEmotions & PsychologyKanji Vocab14 strokes
力負
ちからまけ
Noun, Participle, Verb, Intransitive
1.
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
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経験の差から、新人はベテランに力負けした。
Due to the difference in experience, the rookie was overmatched by the veteran.
チームは実力で劣る相手に力負けし、悔しい敗戦となった。
The team was overmatched by an inferior opponent, resulting in a frustrating defeat.
彼は技術では勝っていたが、精神的なプレッシャーに力負けしてしまった。
He was superior in skill, but he succumbed to mental pressure.
柔道の試合で、彼は体格の大きな相手に力負けしてしまった。
In the judo match, he was overmatched by his larger opponent.
どんなに努力しても、才能の壁に力負けする時もある。
No matter how much you try, there are times when you are defeated by the wall of talent.
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