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敗
敗 (readings: はい, やぶ; Japanese kanji) means “lose / defeat”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 失敗 (failure).
What does 敗 mean?
| Kanji | 敗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lose / defeat |
| Readings | はい, やぶ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 敗
敗 is read はい or やぶ depending on the word.
Example words with 敗
| Example | 失敗 (failure) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14