🇯🇵 How to say

“to lose” in Japanese

失ううしなう
Illustration of "to lose" in a Japanese cultural setting
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Usage note

失う is used for losing things permanently or seriously—like items, opportunities, or people. It feels heavier than なくす (to misplace), so use it when the loss is significant.

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