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Verb Conjugation - Past Polite
Conjugating 負ける (makeru) in Past Polite
In Japanese, the verb 負ける (meaning "to to lose / defeat / be beaten", JLPT N3) conjugates in the Past Polite form as 負けました (makemashita). Verb group: Group 2.
Context Example
負けました。
Makemashita.
I lost.
What is the Past Polite conjugation of 負ける (makeru)?
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