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English to Japanese Dictionary

underdog Meaning in Japanese (underdog 英語 意味)

負け犬
負け犬 in English:underdog
Phonetic:まけいぬ
Quick Answer • 要約

underdog の日本語の意味は「負け犬」です。 (勝つ見込みが少ないと見られている競争相手。)

Definitions of Underdog

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    noun
    負け犬

    A competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.

    勝つ見込みが少ないと見られている競争相手。

Example Sentences

“Everyone was surprised when the underdog team won the championship.”

その負け犬チームがチャンピオンシップで優勝したとき、誰もが驚いた。

“He always roots for the underdog in any competition.”

彼はどんな競争でも常に負け犬を応援する。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

long shotdark horseoutsider

Antonyms (対義語)

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Inflected Word Forms

noununderdog status
pluralunderdogs

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

root for the underdogexpression

To support the person or team that is less likely to win.