What does 損ねる mean?
損ねる is a Japanese verb meaning “to harm; to hurt; to injure; to wreck” in English. It can also be translated as “to miss one's chance to (do something)” depending on context. It is written as 損ねる in kanji, そこねる in hiragana, and sokoneru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は機嫌をそこねている。
He is in an angry mood.
君に会い損ねて地団駄を踏んだよ。
I was chagrined at missing you.