JLPT N1
哀

sorrow; grief; pity

Item 514 of 642 | 9 strokes | Radical: 口 (mouth)

Readings

On'yomiアイ
Kun'yomiあわ.れ、あわ.れむ

Mnemonic

A cry from the MOUTH wrapped in clothing—deep SORROW.

Example Words

哀愁 (あいしゅう) sorrow; pathos
哀悼 (あいとう) condolence
悲哀 (ひあい) grief

Related Kanji

悔›恨›妬›逓›邁›遜›
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