Kanji · N3 · 8 strokes
念 / thought
Kanji for thought, feeling, or regret.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ネン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
念 carries the meaning thought, feeling, or regret.
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How to write 念
Trace 念 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 念
残念ざんねんregret
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念 in context
残念ですが、きょうは早く帰らなければなりません。
ざんねんですが、きょうははやくかえらなければなりません。
I'm sorry, but I have to go home early today.
リンダさんにもうお金を返しましたか。
りんださんにもうおかねをかえしましたか。
Have you already returned the money to Linda?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 念 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
念 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/念
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