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負
負 (readings: ふ, ま, お; Japanese kanji) means “to lose / to bear”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 負担 (burden).
What does 負 mean?
| Kanji | 負 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to lose / to bear |
| Readings | ふ, ま, お |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 負
負 is read ふ or ま or お depending on the word.
Example words with 負
| Example | 負担 (burden) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14