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哀 — pity; sorrow

哀 means “pity; sorrow”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: アイ (ai). Kun'yomi: あわ(れ) (aware). You'll see it in words such as 哀れ (aware, “pity; sorrow”).

哀
Stroke order of 哀
Meaning
pity; sorrow
On'yomi
アイ (ai)
Kun'yomi
あわ(れ) (aware)
Strokes
9
Level
JLPT N1 · set Feelings 4

How to remember 哀

Parts: 衣 garment · 口 mouth; box

Words with 哀

WordReadingMeaning
哀れあわれ aware kunpity; sorrow
哀れむあわれむ awaremu kunto pity; to feel sympathy for

Don't confuse it with

More in the “Feelings 4” set

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