Japanese Kanji

seki

sorrowful · mournful · sorrow

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONセキseki
  • ONシャクshaku
  • ONシュクshuku
  • KUNうれ.えるure

Meaning

Sorrowful, mournful, sorrow, grieve.

慼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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