悲
Kanji · N2
悲 / grieve
Kanji for grieve, sad, or deplore.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヒ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かな.しい、かな.しむ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
悲 carries the meaning grieve, sad, or deplore.
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Common compounds with 悲
悲哀ひあいsorrow / grief / sadness
悲しいかなしいsad / miserable / unhappy
慈悲じひmercy / compassion / clemency
悲しみかなしみsadness / sorrow / grief
悲しむかなしむto be sad / to mourn for / to regret
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