ketsu
1. lack; deficiency
2. absence; non-attendance
Noun
#2826
欠
Kanji Radical #76
lack, gap, fail, yawning radical (no. 76)
JLPT N3
, Grade 4
, Kyoiku
, Joyo
, Kanken Level 7
Readings
kun'yomi
- か.けるkakeru
- か.くkaku
on'yomi
- ケツketsu
- ケンken
Looks Alike
Words That Use This Character
欠 - かけら【欠片】kakera
1. fragment; broken piece
2. ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace
★ CommonNoun#5325 不 可 欠 fukaketsu1. indispensable; essential
★ CommonAdjective#12566欠 点 ketten1. fault; defect
2. failure (in an examination); failing grade
★ CommonNoun#15748欠 陥 kekkan1. defect; fault
★ CommonNoun#16387欠 けるkakeru1. to chip; to be chipped
2. to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent
+ 2 additional meanings★ CommonVerb#23450- あくび【欠伸】akubi
1. yawn; yawning
2. kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
★ CommonNoun#40293 欠 損 kesson1. deficit; shortage
2. being partially broken; being partially missing
★ CommonNoun#41844欠 けkake1. fragment; splinter
2. wane (of the Moon)
Noun#10054欠 かせないkakasenai1. indispensable; vital
Expression#15468