失い

失い

"失い" means "loss" or "to lose."

The word "失い" is used to indicate the loss of a tangible item, such as property.

彼は事故で財産を失いました。

He lost his belongings in the accident.

Here, "失い" is used to express the loss of an abstract concept, time, reflecting its relevance beyond physical items.

彼女は時間を失いかけていることに気づきました。

She realized that she was about to lose time.

In this instance, "失い" conveys the loss of trust, demonstrating its suitability for interpersonal or abstract relational contexts.

信頼を失ったことを後悔しています。

I regret that I have lost trust.