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[すもう(相撲)·に·か(勝)·っ·て·しょう(勝)·ぶ(負)·に·ま(負)·け·る]
sumounikatteshoubunimakeru
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Root Words:

[すもう(相撲) + に + か(勝)·っ·て + しょう(勝)·ぶ(負) + に + ま(負)·け·る]
sumou + ni + katte + shoubu + ni + makeru

English Meaning(s) for 相撲に勝って勝負に負ける

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  1. to lose despite being the better fighter; to win the battle but lose the war; to fail at the last moment; to win the sumo, but lose the match
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Meanings for each kanji in 相撲に勝って勝負に負ける

» inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy
» slap; strike; hit; beat; tell; speak
» victory; win; prevail; excel
» defeat; negative; -; minus; bear; owe; assume a responsibility

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