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N4 · 5 strokes · — · Irodori #535 · Pre-Intermediate L9
失
disadvantage, error, fault, lose, loss
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シツ
- Kun’yomi
- う・せる、うしな・う
Example words
お先に失礼します
おさきにしつれいします
Goodbye. (I'll take my leave before you.)
失礼します
しつれいします
Goodbye.
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 5-stroke character meaning "disadvantage" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "disadvantage" (失) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
失敗する (しっぱいする) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 失敗する (しっぱいする) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: う・せる、うしな・う — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シツ — common in compound words (熟語).