Word Meaning 失う

うしなう ushinau

失う is read as うしなう (ushinau) and means to concede (goals, points, etc.).

Meaning

English

  1. to concede (goals, points, etc.)
  2. to lose
  3. to miss (a chance, opportunity)
  4. to lose (a loved one)
  5. to be bereaved of

Reading

Kana

うしなう

Romaji

ushinau

Writing Variants

  • 喪う うしなう ushinau

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 7 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Synonyms 失われる,消え去る,消え果る,消える,消失,消滅,無くなる,遺失 Antonyms 得る Related Words 失われる,消える,消え去る,消え果る,消失,消滅,無くなる,潰れる Rank 3972 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

失礼

しちらい

to be rude

失業

しつぎょう

unemployment

失敗

しっぱい

failure

失望

しつぼう

disappointment

失格

しっかく

being unfit for one's role

失意

しつい

disappointment

失神

しっしん

faint

失点

しってん

run charged to the pitcher

失明

しつめい

loss of eyesight

失速

しっそく

stall

失政

しっせい

misgovernment

失投

しっとう

careless pitch

Example Sentences

2

Don't lose your cool.

I have nothing to lose.