JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
失 — lose
- Reading
- シツ・うしな.う・う.せる
- Meaning
- lose; error; fault; disadvantage; loss
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
失 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シツ・うしな.う・う.せる and it means lose; error; fault; disadvantage; loss. 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.
失 appears in everyday japanese words such as 失格 (disqualification), 失調 (lack of harmony) and 損失 (loss).
Japanese words containing 失
Frequently asked questions
What does 失 mean in Japanese?
失 means lose; error; fault; disadvantage; loss in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 失 read?
失 is read シツ・うしな.う・う.せる. Reading it inside real words — 失格 and 失調 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 失 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 失 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 失 in a word?
A common word containing 失 is 失格 (しっかく) — "disqualification". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 失 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 失 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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