怨 — grudge, show resentment, be jealous
Learn the correct stroke order for 怨 (grudge), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 怨 (grudge) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 9 strokes with radical 心.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 怨 is #2137, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 怨 have?
The kanji 怨 (grudge) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 怨?
怨 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.
What does 怨 mean?
怨 means: grudge, show resentment, be jealous. On'yomi readings: エン, オン, ウン. Kun'yomi readings: うら.む, うらみ, うら.めしい.