涙
Kanji · N2
涙 / tears
Kanji for tears or sympathy.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ルイ、レイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なみだ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
涙 carries the meaning tears or sympathy.
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Common compounds with 涙
感涙かんるいtears / tears of gratitude
涙なみだtear / tears / lachrymal secretion
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