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慨

慨 — rue, be sad, sigh

Learn the correct stroke order for 慨 (rue), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ガイgai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なげ.くnageku
Strokes13
Radical心
Frequency#1875
Meaningsrue, be sad, sigh, lament

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

感慨かんがいdeep emotion; strong feelingsnoun
憤慨ふんがいindignation; resentmentnoun
感慨無量かんがいむりょうdeep emotion; being filled with emotionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 慨 (rue) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 慨 is #1875, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

感慨かんがい — deep emotion; strong feelings
憤慨ふんがい — indignation; resentment
感慨無量かんがいむりょう — deep emotion; being filled with emotion

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (心)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 慨 have?

The kanji 慨 (rue) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 慨?

慨 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 慨 mean?

慨 means: rue, be sad, sigh, lament. On'yomi readings: ガイ. Kun'yomi readings: なげ.く.

What JLPT level is 慨?

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