損なうそこなう

sokonau

to harm; to hurt; to injure; to damage; to fail in doing

Example sentences

  1. 注意しなくては駄目だよ、さもないとまたやり損なうよ。

    You've got to be careful or else you'll miss it again.

  2. 夜更かししていると健康を損なうよ。

    You must not stay up late, or you will hurt your health.

  3. 彼はその手紙に返事を出し損なった。

    He failed to answer the letter.

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