How to say 'Loss' in Japanese | 喪失

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The Japanese word for Loss is 'Soushitsu', written as 喪失 in Japanese.'Loss' in hiragana is そうしつ.

word

喪失

Meaning

Loss

Reading

そうしつ

soushitsu

Kanji

喪Loss, Mourn, Mourning 失Lose, Fault

Explanation

The Japanese noun '喪失 (そうしつ)' means 'loss'. It refers to the state of losing something important, such as a person, object, or abstract concept like hope or identity. This word is often used in emotional or serious contexts, such as grief or significant life changes. For example: the loss of a loved one「愛する人を喪失する」(あいするひとをそうしつする). A sense of loss「喪失感」(そうしつかん). It can also be used in broader contexts, such as the loss of trust「信頼の喪失」(しんらいのそうしつ).

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

5504

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 喪失

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

喪

Meaning

Loss, Mourn, Mourning

kanji

失

Meaning

Lose, Fault

Words Related to 喪失 Through the Kanji 失

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 失 as well.

word

失う

Meaning

Lose

word

失礼

Meaning

Excuse, Rude

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失業

Meaning

Unemployment

word

失敗

Meaning

Failure

word

失望

Meaning

Disappointment

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失恋

Meaning

Heartbreak

word

損失

Meaning

Loss

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