Lexical entry

ギブアップ

gibuappu

To stop trying, admit defeat, or surrender.

Expressions & DiscoursePure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for abandoning an effort, ending an attempt, or yielding in a contest or conflict. It can function as both a noun and a verb-like suru expression.

stop trying
admit defeat
surrender

Examples

Example Sentences

あまりの難しさに、途中でギブアップしてしまった。

あまりのむずかしさに、とちゅうでギブアップしてしまった。

It was so difficult that I ended up giving up halfway through.

generated example

対戦相手がギブアップを宣言し、試合が終了した。

たいせんあいてがギブアップをせんげんし、しあいがしゅうりょうした。

The opponent declared a surrender, and the match ended.

generated example

最後までギブアップせずに走り抜くことが目標です。

さいごまでギブアップせずにはしりぬくことがもくひょうです。

My goal is to run to the end without giving up.

generated example

アップ

A general-purpose loanword for going up, increasing, or related results such as upload, close-up, or wrap.

パス

The act of passing a ball, skipping a turn, or a physical ticket/permit.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: related-candidate-uncertain
Active language: English