N2
損 meaning and readings
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Kanji
損
N2
- Meaning
- Rather than harm, hurt
- Onyomi
- ソン
- Kunyomi
- そこ(なう)、そこ(ねる)
- Formula
- 損 = 扌 + 員。
Story
損 is analyzed as a combination of 扌 (hand), 員 (personnel, clerk) and denotes Rather than harm, hurt.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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