English–Japanese

“loss” in Japanese

Japanese

Also紛失 (funshitsu) · 負け (make) · 喪失 (sōshitsu)

Pronunciation

Romajisonshitsu

Example

会社に大きな損失が出ました。kai sha ni ō ki na son shitsu ga de ma shi ta

The company suffered a large loss.

Illustration for 損失 (loss)

How to say “loss” in Japanese

“Loss” in Japanese is 損失 (sonshitsu).

Describes something valuable that is lost, or the resulting reduction in what is available.

Full entry for 損失: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 損失

保険で損失を補うことができました。ho ken de son shitsu o ogina u ko to ga de ki ma shi ta

We were able to cover the loss with insurance.

Tips for using 損失

  • In business reports, 損失 (sonshitsu) often refers to a financial shortfall, while the same word can also describe a broader material loss.

Other Japanese words for “loss”

財布を紛失しました。sai fu o fun shitsu shi ma shi ta

I lost my wallet.

チームは負けを受け入れました。chī mu wa ma ke o u ke i re ma shi ta

The team accepted the loss.

大切な人の喪失は、人生を変えることがあります。tai setsu na hito no sō shitsu wa jin sei o ka e ru ko to ga a ri ma su

The loss of a loved one can change a person's life.

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