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恨

恨 — regret, bear a grudge, resentment

Learn the correct stroke order for 恨 (regret), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コンkon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うら.むuramu、うら.めしいurameshii
Strokes9
Radical心
Frequency#1877
Meaningsregret, bear a grudge, resentment, malice, hatred

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

遺恨いこんgrudge; ill will; enmitynoun
恨みうらみresentment; grudge; malicenoun
恨むうらむto bear a grudge against; to resent; to blameverb
痛恨つうこんdeep regret; great sorrow; bitter griefnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 恨 (regret) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 恨 is #1877, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺恨いこん — grudge; ill will; enmity
恨みうらみ — resentment; grudge; malice
恨むうらむ — to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 恨 have?

The kanji 恨 (regret) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 恨?

恨 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 恨 mean?

恨 means: regret, bear a grudge, resentment, malice, hatred. On'yomi readings: コン. Kun'yomi readings: うら.む, うら.めしい.

What JLPT level is 恨?

恨 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.