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悔

悔 — repent, regret

Learn the correct stroke order for 悔 (repent), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カイkai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)く.いるkuiru、く.やむkuyamu、くや.しいkuyashii
Strokes9
Radical心
Frequency#1460
Meaningsrepent, regret

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

悔いくいregret; repentancenoun
後悔こうかいregret; repentance; remorsenoun
悔いるくいるto regretverb
悔やむくやむto mourn; to lamentverb
悔しいくやしいfrustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrinedi-adjective
悔し泣きくやしなきcrying from vexation; tears of regretnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 悔 (repent) 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, 悔 is #1460, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

悔いくい — regret; repentance
後悔こうかい — regret; repentance; remorse
悔いるくいる — to regret

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 悔 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 悔?

悔 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 悔 mean?

悔 means: repent, regret. On'yomi readings: カイ. Kun'yomi readings: く.いる, く.やむ, くや.しい.

What JLPT level is 悔?

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