亡: the kanji for death; loss
亡 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means death; loss. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
亡 is written in 3 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
亡 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ボウ (bou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 死亡しぼう · shibō | death |
| 亡命ぼうめい · bōmei | defection; going into exile |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 事故による死亡者が増えている。Jiko ni yoru shibōsha ga fuete iru.The number of deaths from accidents is increasing.
- 彼はとなりの国に亡命した。Kare wa tonari no kuni ni bōmei shita.He defected to the neighboring country.
- 死亡の原因はまだ分かっていない。Shibō no gen'in wa mada wakatte inai.The cause of death is not yet known.
- 祖父の死亡を家族に伝えた。Sofu no shibō o kazoku ni tsutaeta.I told the family about my grandfather's death.
- 政治的な理由で亡命する人がいる。Seijiteki na riyū de bōmei suru hito ga iru.Some people go into exile for political reasons.
Questions about 亡
How many strokes does 亡 have?
亡 is written in 3 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 亡?
The on readings are bou (ボウ), mou (モウ). The kun readings are nai (ない).
What JLPT level is 亡?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 亡
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.