Makeinu

負け犬 (Makeinu) is a Japanese noun meaning “loser, failure, underdog, unsuccessful person”.

Meanings

  1. nounloser; failure; underdog; unsuccessful person; non-achiever; loser dog
  2. noununmarried and childless older woman

Examples

  • I can't stand getting beaten.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 負け犬

defeatdog

Related words

negativeto carry on one's backto losedog (Canis (lupus) familiaris)victory or defeatto carry on one's backto defeatburdento make matters worsestray dogsomething thrown in (with a purchase)to contract (to do)