What is the Kanji for 'Hate'? | 憎

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Hate' is 憎.

kanji

憎

Meaning

Hate

Reading

kunyomiにく

niku

onyomiぞう

zou

Parts

火Fire 曽Formerly

Example Word

憎い: hateful. The Japanese adjective '憎い (にくい)' primarily means 'hateful' or 'detestable'. It is used to describe something or someone that evokes strong feelings of dislike or hatred. This word can be used in various contexts, such as describing a person's actions, characteristics, or even situations. For example: His behavior is hateful「彼の行動は憎い」(かれのこうどうはにくい). That person is detestable「あの人は憎い」(あのひとはにくい). Additionally, '憎い' can sometimes be used in a more nuanced or ironic way to describe something that is surprisingly impressive or admirable, often in a grudging manner. For example: That was a hatefully clever move「それは憎いほど賢い手だった」(それはにくいほどかしこいてだった).

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

963

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 憎

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

kanji

火

Meaning

Fire

kanji

曽

Meaning

Formerly

Words Using 憎

This kanji is used in 4 words:

word

憎む

Meaning

Hate

word

憎しみ

Meaning

Hatred

word

憎らしい

Meaning

Hateful

word

憎い

Meaning

Hateful

Kanji Related to 憎 Through the Part 火

These 20 kanji contain the part 火 as well.

kanji

秋

Meaning

Autumn

kanji

然

Meaning

Sort of thing, In that case

kanji

焼

Meaning

Burn, Bake

kanji

災

Meaning

Calamity

kanji

照

Meaning

Shine, Illuminate

kanji

燃

Meaning

Burn

kanji

燥

Meaning

Dry, Parch, Dry up

kanji

畑

Meaning

Field

kanji

灯

Meaning

Light, Lamp

kanji

灰

Meaning

Ashes

kanji

熟

Meaning

Ripe, Mature

kanji

煙

Meaning

Smoke

kanji

爆

Meaning

Burst, Explode

kanji

淡

Meaning

Thin, Light

kanji

炊

Meaning

Boil, Cook

kanji

焦

Meaning

Char, Scorch

kanji

煮

Meaning

Boil

kanji

炉

Meaning

Furnace

kanji

炎

Meaning

Flame, Blaze

kanji

煩

Meaning

Vexed, Anxiety

Kanji Related to 憎 Through the Part 曽

These 4 kanji contain the part 曽 as well.

kanji

増

Meaning

Increase

kanji

贈

Meaning

Present, Presents

kanji

僧

Meaning

Bonze, Buddhist priest

kanji

層

Meaning

Layer

Learn the Kanji 憎

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 憎 mean?

憎 means 'Hate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.