まけおしみ

負 け 惜 しみ

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    being a poor loser, unwillingness to admit defeat, sour grapes

    • 日本の市場が閉鎖的だという非難は、負け惜しみにすぎません。
      Criticisms that Japan's market is closed are just sour grapes.