ま
負
　
け

noun

  1. defeat, loss, losing (a game).

suffix

  1. failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.).

noun

  1. discount, loss (on a sale).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ま
負
　
け
 負け まけ ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

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)