な
 
く
 
す

Godan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to lose (something).
  2. to get rid of, to eliminate, to remove, to eradicate, to abolish.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
な
 
く
 
す
なくす ✔
な
無
 
く
 
す
無くす なくす ✔
な
失
 
く
 
す
失くす なくす