敗戦
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Noun meaning defeat, especially in war or battle. Can also refer to losing in sports or competitions. Example: 『敗戦を認める』 (haisen o mitomeru, 'admit defeat').
Theme
User is a student in a history class discussing a historical event with their teacher, Professor Tanaka, after a lecture on World War II.
敗戦
はいせん
defeat / losing a war
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a battle ending in defeat — 'bai-sen' sounds like 'bye, win' as you say goodbye to victory. 'Bye win' → 敗戦 (haisen, 'defeat').
Cultural Note
In Japanese history, 『敗戦』 (haisen) is a significant term, often associated with World War II. It's used in discussions about war, sports losses, or competitive events to denote a loss.
Forms
Base: 敗戦Noun meaning defeat, especially in war or battle. Can also refer to losing in sports or competitions. Example: 『敗戦を認める』 (haisen o mitomeru, 'admit defeat').