Definition of 負け惜しみ (まけおしみ)
まお
負け惜しみ
まけおしみ
makeoshimi
Common word
expression, noun
•
poor loser, make excuses, unwilling to admit defeat, sour grapes
Other readings:
負惜しみ【まけおしみ】[1]
、負け惜み【まけおしみ】[1]
、負惜み【まけおしみ】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
| 負 | defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility |
| 惜 | pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret |