JLPT N3

be defeated; lose; overlook; error; fault

Item 36 of 446 | 5 strokes | Radical: 大 (big), 乙 (second)

Readings

On'yomiシツ
Kun'yomiうしな・う

Mnemonic

LOSE - big suddenly disappearing, missing.

Example Words

失望 (しつぼう) disappointment; despair
失業 (しつぎょう) losing one's job; becoming unemployed
失敗 (しっぱい) failure
失礼 (しつれい) impolite; rude | excuse me; I'm leaving