あなたの負け
anata no make
The phrase "you lose" is translated into Japanese as あなたの負け (anata no make).
This phrase is typically used to declare the end of a game or a specific round where one person has been defeated.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of anata (you), the possessive particle no (of/possessive) and make (defeat/loss).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual settings, using anata in this way can sound somewhat direct or confrontational.
How do you pronounce it?
anata no make
Did you know?
- Japanese has a specific term make-zuyoi, which describes someone who is 'too stubborn to admit defeat' even when they have clearly lost.
- If you are playing a game against a much higher-ranking person, even if you win, you should avoid saying あなたの負け entirely, as declaring victory over a superior can be seen as a grave social insult.
- In many Japanese game cultures, rather than saying 'you lose', players might simply say owari which means 'it is over', to signal the conclusion of a match more gracefully.
Examples in context
- あなたの負けだよ。Anata no make da yo.You lose.
- はい、あなたの負けです。Hai, anata no make desu.Yes, you lose.
- 残念だけど、あなたの負けだ。Zannen dakedo, anata no make da.It's a pity, but you lose.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a board game in a cafe.
- 陽葵 Himariこれで、あなたの負けだよ、蓮。Kore de, anata no make da yo, Ren.With this, you lose, Ren.
- 蓮 Renええっ、そんなはずはなかったのに！Ee, sonna hazu wa nakatta no ni!What, that shouldn't have happened!
- 陽葵 Himari次はもっとうまくやってね。Tsugi wa motto umaku yatte ne.Try better next time.
- 蓮 Ren次は絶対勝つから。Tsugi wa zettai katsu kara.I will definitely win next time.
