
KANJI
喪
mourning
loss, bereavement, funeral
Kun'yomi
も
On'yomi
そう
Example sentences
彼は希望を喪失し、生きる気力をなくした。
He lost hope and the will to live.
祖父が亡くなったため、今年は喪中で年賀状を控えることにした。
Since my grandfather passed away, I decided to refrain from sending New Year's cards this year as I am in mourning.
葬儀に参列する際は、礼儀として喪服を着用するのが一般的だ。
When attending a funeral, it is customary to wear mourning clothes as a matter of etiquette.
Practice exercises
1
喪
Answer
mourninglossfuneral
2
喪失
loss; deprivation; forfeiture
Answer
そうしつ
3
喪章
mourning badge; mourning armband
Answer
もしょう
4
喪
Answer
もそう
5
喪服
mourning clothes
Answer
もふく
6
喪心
loss of one's mind; distraught; beside oneself
Answer
そうしん