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悲 — sad; sorrow

悲 means “sad; sorrow”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 12 strokes. On'yomi: ヒ (hi). Kun'yomi: かな(しい) (kanashii). You'll see it in words such as 悲しみ (kanashimi, “sadness; sorrow”).

悲
Stroke order of 悲
Meaning
sad; sorrow
On'yomi
ヒ (hi)
Kun'yomi
かな(しい) (kanashii)
Strokes
12
Level
JLPT N3 · set Feelings 1

How to remember 悲

A heart (心) that says no (非): sad.

Sounds like 非: both read ヒ.

Parts: 非 non- · 心 heart

Words with 悲

WordReadingMeaning
悲しみかなしみ kanashimi kunsadness; sorrow
悲しむかなしむ kanashimu kunto be sad; to mourn for
悲しいかなしい kanashii kunsad; miserable

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