Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 負けん気(まけんき) in Japanese

負けん気
Kana Reading
まけんき
Romaji
makenki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    competitive spirit; spirit of rivalry


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

9 strokes

defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility

On'Yomi: フ

Kun'Yomi: ま.ける, ま.かす, お.う

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On'Yomi: キ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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