Kanji · N3 · 5 strokes
失 / to fail
Kanji for to fail or to lose.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うしな.います | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
失 carries the meaning to fail or to lose.
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How to write 失
Trace 失 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 失
失敗しますしっぱいしますto fail
見失いますみうしないますto lose sight (of)
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失 in context
あの計画は失敗しました。
あのけいかくはしっぱいしました。
That plan failed.
泥棒を見失いました。
どろぼうをみうしないました。
I lost sight of the thief.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 失 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
失 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/失
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