JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

喪

喪 — miss

Reading
ソウ・も
Meaning
miss; mourning
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

喪 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・も and it means miss; mourning. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

Frequently asked questions

What does 喪 mean in Japanese?

喪 means miss; mourning in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 喪 read?

喪 is read ソウ・も. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 喪 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 喪 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 喪 in a word?

The example words below all contain 喪 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 喪 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 喪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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