無くす
なくす
nakusu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

無くす (なくす (nakusu)) means "to lose (something)". The reading is なくす (nakusu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to lose (something)

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Example Sentences

鍵をなくしてしまいました。

かぎをなくしてしまいました。

I lost my key.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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