noun
loser; defeated person; the defeated
Refers to a person or side that has lost a contest, battle, or competition. Often contrasted with 勝者 (winner).
Antonyms: 勝者
勝者は敗者を称えるべきだ。
The winner should praise the loser.
彼は選挙で敗者となった。
He became the defeated candidate in the election.