noun
losing a battle; lost battle
Refers to a battle that has been lost or is being lost.
その将軍は負け戦の責任を取って切腹した。
The general took responsibility for the lost battle and committed seppuku.
noun
Describes a battle that is hopeless or doomed from the start.
兵力の差が大きく、最初から負け戦だと分かっていた。
The difference in military strength was so great that we knew from the start it was an unwinnable battle.