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喪

喪 — miss, mourning

Learn the correct stroke order for 喪 (miss), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)もmo
Strokes12
Radical口
Frequency#885
Meaningsmiss, mourning

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

喪失そうしつloss; forfeitnoun
喪主もしゅchief mournernoun
喪章もしょうmourning band; mourning ribbonnoun
喪服もふくmourning clothes; mourning attire; mourning dressnoun
喪もmourningnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 喪 (miss) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 喪 is #885, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

喪失そうしつ — loss; forfeit
喪主もしゅ — chief mourner
喪章もしょう — mourning band; mourning ribbon

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 喪 have?

The kanji 喪 (miss) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 喪?

喪 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 喪 mean?

喪 means: miss, mourning. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: も.

What JLPT level is 喪?

喪 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.