失敗
shippainoun★Beginner— failure
general
A failure or mistake, often in an attempt to achieve something.
プロジェクトは失敗に終わった。
The project ended in failure.
失敗から学ぶことが大切だ。
It's important to learn from failure.
💡
Commonly used to describe mistakes, errors, or unsuccessful attempts.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
失敗 is often used to describe personal or professional mistakes, but it can also refer to broader failures in projects or endeavors.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
In formal contexts, it's often softened with phrases like '失敗しました' (I failed) rather than direct blame.
📖Word Origin
From the kanji 失 (to lose) and 敗 (defeat).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe mistakes or unsuccessful outcomes.
Word Breakdown
失
to lose
root敗
defeat
root和英辞典