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Verb Conjugation - Tai-Form (Desire)
Conjugating 負ける (makeru) in Tai-Form (Desire)
In Japanese, the verb 負ける (meaning "to to lose / defeat / be beaten", JLPT N3) conjugates in the Tai-Form (Desire) form as 負けたい (maketai). Verb group: Group 2.
Context Example
負けたい。
Maketai.
I want to lose.
What is the Tai-Form (Desire) conjugation of 負ける (makeru)?
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