Translation of Japanese word "失敗する" to English
失敗する
しっぱいする
[shippaisuru]
IPA: /ɕi̥ppaɪɕuɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo be unsuccessful.
How to use
失敗する (shippai suru) — 'to fail / make a mistake'. テストに失敗する — fail a test. Antonym: 成功する (seikou suru).
🇬🇧 English
to fail
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 失敗する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しっぱいする
Romaji Transcription: shippaisuru
Example Sentences
彼は試験に失敗する。
かれはしけんに しっぱいする
He failed the exam.
彼はビジネスに失敗する。
かれはびじねすに しっぱいする
He failed in business.
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Common phrases
- 失敗を恐れない— not afraid of failure
Frequency rank: #381 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "失敗する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "失敗する" means "to fail" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "失敗する"?▼
The word "失敗する" is read as "しっぱいする" (shippaisuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of failing to achieve a goal.".
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