noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
defeat; lost battle; losing a war
Refers to the act or state of being defeated in a battle or war. Often used in historical or military contexts, but can also be used metaphorically for competitions.
日本は1945年に敗戦した。
Japan was defeated in 1945.
敗戦のショックから立
It took time to recover from the shock of defeat.