Quick answer
損 is the kanji for "Loss / Hurt / Damage". A common reading is そこ.なう (sokonau). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Loss / Hurt / Damage
Also : Loss · Hurt · Damage · Disadvantage
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 損 represents 'DAMAGE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of damage.
On-reading: そん — remember this sound by associating it with damage. Kun-reading: そこ.なう.
Example Sentences
台風で家が損害を受けました。
たいふうでいえがそんがいをうけました。
The house was damaged by the typhoon.
急いで決めると損をすることがあります。
いそいできめるとそんをすることがあります。
Rushing to decide can sometimes lead to losses.
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