Lingaku損なう【そこなう】
Frequency rank: 11,064. – 11,090.
- to harm; to hurt; to injure; to damage; to spoil; to mar
- to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning refers to causing physical or emotional harm or deterioration to a person, object, or situation.
auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'u' ending
Generated: This usage implies failing to take action or missing a chance to do something beneficial or required.
Example sentences24 results
You need permission to put up that sort of poster, and, most of all, you're ruining the looks of the street!