欠
Kanji · N2
欠 / lack
Kanji for lack, gap, or fail.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケツ、ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か.ける、か.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
欠 carries the meaning lack, gap, or fail.
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Common compounds with 欠
欠かすかかすto miss / to fail
欠伸あくびyawn / yawning
欠乏けつぼうdeficiency / insufficiency / shortage
不可欠ふかけつindispensable / essential
欠陥けっかんdefect / fault / flaw
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