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損
損 (readings: そん, そこ; Japanese kanji) means “loss / damage”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 損害 (damage).
What does 損 mean?
| Kanji | 損 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | loss / damage |
| Readings | そん, そこ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 損
損 is read そん or そこ depending on the word.
Example words with 損
| Example | 損害 (damage) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14