Kanji 失: lose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss
Key takeaways
Kanji 失: lose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 失
lose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is formed by adding a slash (丿) to the top of the character for husband (夫). Imagine a husband making a mistake or dropping something, leading to a loss. It is used in words related to 'mistake' or 'loss'.
