損う

そこなう

to harm, to hurt, to injure, to damage, to spoil, to mar, to ruin

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
sokonau

Example Sentences

一回のミスで大切な時間を損うことになる

You'll lose precious time because of one mistake.

この機会を損うと二度と手に入らない

If you miss this chance, you'll never get another opportunity.