What is the Kanji for 'Difficult'? | 難

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Difficult', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Difficult' is 難.

kanji

難

Meaning

Difficult

Reading

kunyomiかた

kata

むずか

muzuka

onyomiなん

nan

Example Word

困難: difficulty. The Japanese verbal noun '困難 (こんなん)' means 'difficulty'. It refers to a state of being hard to accomplish, deal with, or overcome. This word is often used to describe challenging situations, problems, or obstacles. For example: overcoming difficulties「困難を乗り越える」(こんなんをのりこえる). The difficulty of the task「その課題の困難」(そのかだいのこんなん). It can also be used in phrases like 'financial difficulties'「財政困難」(ざいせいこんなん). Note that '困難' is a noun and is often used in formal or serious contexts.

Radical

隹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

337

Handwriting

Words Using 難

This kanji is used in 9 words:

word

難い

Meaning

Difficult

word

難しい

Meaning

Difficult

word

有り難う

Meaning

Thanks

word

有り難い

Meaning

Rare, Grateful

word

災難

Meaning

Disaster

word

困難

Meaning

Difficulty

word

非難

Meaning

Blame, Criticism

word

難

Meaning

Difficulty

word

避難

Meaning

Evacuation

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What does 難 mean?

難 means 'Difficult'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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