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損

損 — damage, loss, disadvantage

Learn the correct stroke order for 損 (damage), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソンson
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そこ.なうsokonau、そこな.うsokonau、-そこ.なうsokonau、そこ.ねるsokoneru、-そこ.ねるsokoneru
Strokes13
Radical手
Frequency#807
Meaningsdamage, loss, disadvantage, hurt, injure

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

欠損けっそんdeficit; shortage; lossnoun
損益そんえきprofit and loss; advantage and disadvantagenoun
損害そんがいdamage; injury; lossnoun
損失そんしつloss (of assets, profit, etc.)noun
損傷そんしょうdamage; injurynoun
損得そんとくloss and gain; advantage and disadvantagenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 損 (damage) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 損 is #807, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

欠損けっそん — deficit; shortage; loss
損益そんえき — profit and loss; advantage and disadvantage
損害そんがい — damage; injury; loss

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 損 have?

The kanji 損 (damage) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 損?

損 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 損 mean?

損 means: damage, loss, disadvantage, hurt, injure. On'yomi readings: ソン. Kun'yomi readings: そこ.なう, そこな.う, -そこ.なう, そこ.ねる, -そこ.ねる.

What JLPT level is 損?

損 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.