Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 負け犬(まけいぬ) in Japanese

負け犬
Kana Reading
まけいぬ
Romaji
makeinu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    dejected loser; dog that has lost a fight (with its tail between its legs)
    Example sentence
    負け犬になるわけにはいかない I can't stand getting beaten.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    unmarried woman (with no children) over the age of 30

Examples of 負け犬, まけいぬ in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

4 strokes

dog

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: いぬ, いぬ-

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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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