N4
なくす (nakusu)
なくす
to lose (something)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb. Refers to misplacing an item, making it no longer available to oneself. （物を）見つけられなくする。
📝 Example Sentences
財布をなくしてしまいました。
I lost my wallet.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "なくす"!
鍵を_______ので、家に入れません。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 鍵が「ない」ので家に入れない、つまり「なくした」状態です。
English: You can't enter the house because the key is 'lost' (nakushita).
English: You can't enter the house because the key is 'lost' (nakushita).
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