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失
Lose, Fail, Miss
うしな.う (ushina-u)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The common word 失礼します (Shitsurei shimasu), meaning 'Excuse me,' literally contains the kanji for 'mistake' or 'loss of manners,' reflecting Japanese politeness.
Memory Trick
Imagine accidentally DROPPING something important from your hands. Once it's gone, you've LOST it.
Readings
Onyomi: シツ (shitsu)
Kunyomi: うしな.う (ushina-u)
Example Words
失う
うしなう (ushinau)
To lose
失敗
しっぱい (shippai)
Failure
失礼
しつれい (shitsurei)
Excuse me
失業
しつぎょう (shitsugyou)
Unemployment
Example Sentence
失敗しても 大丈夫です。
しっぱいしても だいじょうぶです。
shippai shite mo daijoubu desu
It's okay even if you fail.