無くす

なくす

to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove

JLPT N5 common word Also written 失くす

Meaning

v5svt
to lose (something)
v5svt
to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove; to eradicate; to abolish

Example sentences

すぐに集中力を無くしてしまった。

I immediately lost my concentration.
不運なことに彼はパスポートを無くしてしまった。

It was unfortunate that he lost his passport.
彼は幸運にも無くした本を見つけた。

He was fortunate to find the book he had lost.