失
lose · error · fault · disadvantage · loss
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of thing falling from hand. Losing.
Symbolism
Failure, loss, damage. Represents losing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Feeling its meaning
Component Breakdown
丿 + 夫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 失
Four-Character Compounds
一得一失
いっとくいっしつ
gaining some and losing some; (something having its) advantages and disadvantages
茫然自失
ぼうぜんじしつ
stupor; stupefaction; trance
利害得失
りがいとくしつ
advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons
心神喪失
しんしんそうしつ
of unsound mind
千慮一失
せんりょいっしつ
mere slip by someone who is usually very careful; simple mistake by a wise person; point overlooked by a cautious person
失敬千万
しっけいせんばん
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
失地回復
しっちかいふく
the recovery of lost territory; recovering (regaining) lost ground (one's former position); fence-mending
失望落胆
しつぼうらくたん
being disappointed and disheartened
失礼千万
しつれいせんばん
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
戦意喪失
せんいそうしつ
loss of fighting spirit; losing the will to fight
失意泰然
しついたいぜん
keeping calm and collected at times of disappointment; maintaining a serene state of mind in adversity
Proverbs & Idioms
失敗は成功のもと
しっぱいはせいこうのもと
Failure is the mother of success
Learn from your mistakes
Anime & Manga
涼宮ハルヒの消失
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
A well-known work with 失 in its Japanese title.
失格紋の最強賢者
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest
A well-known work with 失 in its Japanese title.
異世界失格
No Longer Allowed in Another World
A well-known work with 失 in its Japanese title.
戦隊大失格
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
A well-known work with 失 in its Japanese title.
人間失格
No Longer Human
A well-known work with 失 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“error”
“disadvantage”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 失 mean in Japanese?
失 means lose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss.
How do you read 失?
On'yomi: シツ (SHITSU). Kun'yomi: うしな.う、う.せる (ushinau, useru).
How many strokes does 失 have?
失 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 失 a good kanji for a tattoo?
失 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lose, error, fault, disadvantage, loss. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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