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failure in Japanese

failure in Japanese is 失敗, 失敗作 — failure means the state of not achieving a desired or intended result.

failure in Japanese

失敗
noun
Pronounced: shippai
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
失敗作
noun
Pronounced: shippaisaku
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.

What does "failure" mean?

  1. noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
    "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time."
  2. noun Not doing something that should have been done.
    "His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out."
  3. noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
    "He was rushed to hospital with heart failure."
  4. noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.
    "He felt like a failure after losing both his job and his flat."
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failure in a sentence

  • Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time.
  • The launch ended in complete failure.
  • His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out.
  • Failure to pay the bill by Friday may result in a late fee.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "failure" in Japanese?
"failure" in Japanese is 失敗, 失敗作. failure means: The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
How do you pronounce 失敗?
"failure" in Japanese is 失敗, pronounced "shippai".
How do you use "failure" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time." In Japanese, "failure" is 失敗, 失敗作.
Are there other ways to say "failure" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "failure": 失敗, 失敗作.
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