noun, takes する, intransitive verb

  1. losing by being overmatched, being defeated by a stronger opponent.
  2. losing by misusing one's powers, defeat as a result of trying too hard.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
力負け ちからまけ
力負
力負 ちからまけ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

power, strength, strong
リョク ちから リキ (1st, N4)
defeat, negative, -
ま.ける フ お.う (3rd, N3)
knife, wrapping enclosure(勹) variant
shellfish
かい バイ (1st, N2)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)