“Mourning” or “Forfeit” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “喪”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “喪” means “Forfeit”, “Ruin” or “Be in mourning” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “喪”
Jouyou Kanji “喪” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 12 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | そう(sou) |
| Kun-Yomi | も(mo) |
| うしな(う)(ushina(u)) | |
| ほろ(びる)(horo(biru)) | |
| ほろ(ぼす)(horo(bosu)) | |
| Meanings | Mourning, Be in mourning |
| Loss, Lose, Forfeit | |
| Ruin, Destroy, Perish |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “喪”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 喪家(そうか-so u ka) | ① Family in mourning, ② Homeless |
| 喪家の狗(そうかのいぬ-so u ka no i nu) | Feeling lost like a stray dog |
| 喪祭(そうさい-so u sa i) | Funerals and festivals |
| 喪失(そうしつ-so u shi tsu) | Lose, Forfeit, Be deprived, Give up |
| 喪心(そうしん-so u shi n) | Stupefaction, Stupor, Absent-mindedness |
| 喪礼(そうれい-so u re i) | Funeral ceremony |
| 喪主(もしゅ-mo shu) | Chief mourner, Host of the funeral |
| 喪章(もしょう-mo sho u) | Mourning badge, Mourning armband, Mourning ribbon |
| 喪中(もちゅう-mo chu u) | be in mourning |
| 喪服(もふく-mo fu ku) | Mourning dress |
| 除喪(じょそう-jo so u) | Coming out of mourning |
| 心喪(しんそう-shi n so u) | Absent-mindedness, Stupor, Dejection |
| 服喪(ふくそう or ふくも-fu ku so u (or) fu ku mo) | Mourning |
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