負け組
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Meanings
1
losers (of society); those on the losing side
Refers to people who are unsuccessful in life, often in contrast to 勝ち組 (winners). Used in discussions of social or economic success.
Antonyms: 勝ち組
He thinks of himself as a loser in life.
More people are ending up on the losing side because of this recession.