Loss in Japanese
"loss" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
損
son
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "loss". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
damage, loss, disadvantage, hurt, injure
Reading: son
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and member. Damaging member with hand.
What it carries
Loss, damage, harm. Represents damaging.
Related kanji for "loss"
失Details →投Details →
loss
shitsu
Shape of thing falling from hand. Losing.
sell at a loss(also: throw, discard, abandon)
tou
Composed of hand and weapon. Throwing weapon with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for loss?
The most common kanji for "loss" is 損, read as son. It means damage, loss, disadvantage. Related kanji: 失 (loss), 投 (sell at a loss).
How many strokes does 損 have?
損 has 13 strokes.