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What does 負けるが勝ち (まけるがかち) mean?

負けるが勝ち (まけるがかち) means sometimes giving way brings greater benefit in the long run (lit. losing is winning).

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sometimes giving way brings greater benefit in the long run (lit. losing is winning)

Example sentences

  • There’s no point in arguing. Let’s think of it as losing to win, and give way ourselves.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.