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失策
shissaku
What does "失策" mean in English?
bad move彼は失策を犯してしまった
He made a bad move
How to use "失策" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
A mistake or blunder, especially in a game or strategic situation
その将棋の一手は明らかな失策だった
That move in shogi was clearly a blunder
彼はビジネスで大きな失策を犯した
He made a major blunder in business
Often used in contexts where a decision or action leads to negative consequences
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Common Usage
Often used in games, sports, and business contexts to describe significant mistakes
Word Origin
From 失 (shitsu, 'loss') + 策 (saku, 'strategy' or 'plan')
Usage Notes
More commonly used in formal or strategic contexts than casual conversation
Word Breakdown
失
loss
root策
strategy or plan
root和英辞典