Error in Japanese

"error" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

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誤mistake, err+りnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "error". The most common choice is shown first.

失

Top pick

lose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss

Reading: shitsu

5 strokes

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Where it comes from

Shape of thing falling from hand. Losing.

What it carries

Failure, loss, damage. Represents losing.

Related kanji for "error"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for error?

The most common kanji for "error" is 失, read as shitsu. It means lose, error, fault. Related kanji: 過 (error).

How many strokes does 失 have?

失 has 5 strokes.