NichiDict

失う

N3
うしなう
喪う失なう亡う
[ushinau]
Illustration for 失う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to lose

2.GodanTransitive

to miss (a chance, opportunity)

3.GodanTransitive

to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of

4.GodanTransitive

to concede (goals, points, etc.)

Examples

彼は事故で両親を失ったんだよ。

He lost his parents in an accident.

一瞬の判断で大事なチャンスを失った

Missed an important chance with one snap judgment.

仕事を失うのが怖くて頑張ってる。

I'm working hard because I'm afraid of losing my job.