Kanji information

MeaningsLose, Error, Fault, Disadvantage, Loss
On-yomiしつ
Kun-yomiうしな・う, う・せる
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN3
Grade4
Frequency447

How to Write 失 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 失 mean?

Lose, Error, Fault, Disadvantage, Loss

How do you read 失?

On-yomi: しつ / Kun-yomi: うしな・う, う・せる

How many strokes does 失 have?

5 strokes

失 appears in which JLPT level?

失 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 失 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 失 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 447.

Where can I see the stroke order for 失?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 失 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 失?

U+5931

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