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Lose, Fail, Miss
γγγͺ-γ (ushina-u)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The common word ε€±η€ΌγγΎγ (Shitsurei shimasu), meaning 'Excuse me,' literally contains the kanji for 'mistake' or 'loss of manners,' reflecting Japanese politeness.
Memory Trick
Imagine accidentally DROPPING something important from your hands. Once it's gone, you've LOST it.
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ (shitsu)
Kunyomi: γγγͺ-γ (ushina-u)
Example Words
ε€±γ
γγγͺγ (ushinau)
To lose
ε€±ζ
γγ£γ±γ (shippai)
Failure
ε€±η€Ό
γγ€γγ (shitsurei)
Excuse me
ε€±ζ₯
γγ€γγγ (shitsugyou)
Unemployment
Example Sentence
ε€±ζγγ¦γ 倧δΈε€«γ§γγ
γγ£γ±γγγ¦γ γ γγγγγΆγ§γγ
shippai shite mo daijoubu desu
It's okay even if you fail.