失 — Fault
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Common Japanese Words with 失 (Fault)
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If you make a fault (失) (mistake), you are going to lose something.
If a fault (失) causes you to lose your work (業), you face unemployment.
Frequently Asked Questions About 失 (Fault)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 失 (Fault)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 失 ("Fault", read as しつ) is: The little shitzu (しつ ) is at fault for the arrow, but he's pushing a (うしな) narrative that's he's innocent... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 失 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 失 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 失 means "Fault". Its primary reading is しつ (On'yomi: しつ; Kun'yomi: うしな). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 失?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 失 include: 失う (うしなう - to lose, to part with), 失業 (しつぎょう - unemployment).
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