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失

失 — lose, error, fault

Learn the correct stroke order for 失 (lose), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 45 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)シツshitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うしな.うushinau、う.せるuseru
Strokes5
Radical大
Frequency#447
Meaningslose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

過失かしつaccident (caused by negligence); error; blundernoun
失ううしなうto loseverb
失意しついdisappointment; despair; despondencynoun
失格しっかくdisqualification; elimination; incapacitynoun
失脚しっきゃくlosing one's position; losing one's standing; downfallnoun
失業しつぎょうunemploymentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 失 (lose) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 失 is #447, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

過失かしつ — accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder
失ううしなう — to lose
失意しつい — disappointment; despair; despondency

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 失 have?

The kanji 失 (lose) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 失?

失 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 失 mean?

失 means: lose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss. On'yomi readings: シツ. Kun'yomi readings: うしな.う, う.せる.

What JLPT level is 失?

失 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.