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Definition and Synonyms for 負け惜しみ
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負け惜しみ |
到達できない何かに対する非難 |
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Sour Grapes |
disparagement of something that is unattainable |
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負け惜しみ |
Meanings for each kanji in 負け惜しみ
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負 |
defeat; negative; -; minus; bear; owe; assume a responsibility |
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惜 |
pity; be sparing of; frugal; stingy; regret |
Categories 負け惜しみ is a member of
Sample Sentences for 負け惜しみ
日本の市場が閉鎖的だという非難は、負け惜しみにすぎません。
Criticisms that Japan's market is closed are just sour grapes.
負け惜しみ。
The grapes are sour.
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