失: the kanji for lose
失 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means lose. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
失 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
失 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シツ (shitsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 失敗しっぱい · shippai | failure |
| 失礼しつれい · shitsurei | rude; excuse me |
うしなう (ushinau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 失ううしなう · ushinau | to lose |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 最初の実験は失敗に終わった。Saisho no jikken wa shippai ni owatta.The first experiment ended in failure.
- 失礼ですが、お名前は何ですか。Shitsurei desu ga, onamae wa nan desu ka.Excuse me, but what is your name?
- 事故で大切な物を失った。Jiko de taisetsu na mono o ushinatta.I lost something important in the accident.
- 失敗から多くを学んだ。Shippai kara ōku o mananda.I learned a lot from my failure.
- 緊張のあまり言葉を失った。Kinchō no amari kotoba o ushinatta.I was so nervous I was at a loss for words.
Questions about 失
How many strokes does 失 have?
失 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 失?
The on readings are shitsu (シツ). The kun readings are ushinau (うしなう).
What JLPT level is 失?
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 失
- 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.