損ねる【そこねる】
Frequency rank: 9,642. – 9,665.
Alsoそこねる
- to harm; to hurt; to injure; to wreck
- to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when discussing the physical or emotional damage inflicted upon someone or something. It can also refer to ruining something's condition or integrity.
auxiliary verb
Generated: This meaning refers to failing to take an opportunity or not fulfilling a responsibility. It often implies regret or a sense of lost potential.