Japanese Kanji

kai

to laugh at · to pity · afflicted

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONri
  • KUNたわむ.れるtawamu

Meaning

To laugh at, to pity, afflicted, sad.

悝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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