N2

meaning and readings

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Kanji

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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