失点
Meanings
lost point; conceded goal; point given away
General sports term for points or goals conceded to the opponent. Antonym: 得点 (scored point).
Antonyms: 得点
We conceded three goals in the second half alone.
We tightened our defense to prevent conceding points.
run charged to the pitcher
Baseball-specific: a run for which the pitcher is considered responsible.
The starting pitcher gave up four runs in five innings.
Figurative use: a mistake or failure that costs one points, reputation, or advantage. Often used in debates, exams, or competitive situations.
That remark was a major diplomatic blunder.
I lost many points on the exam due to careless mistakes.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉失点するto concede ... points/runs
He gave up three runs in the ninth inning.
- 失点を防ぐto prevent conceding a point/goal
The defense worked hard to prevent conceding a goal.
- 失点を重ねるto keep conceding points/goals one after another
In the second half, they kept conceding one goal after another.
- 大きな失点a major blunder (costly mistake)
That remark turned out to be a major blunder for him.