What is the Kanji for 'Misfortune' and 'Unlucky'? | 厄

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Misfortune' and 'Unlucky' is 厄.

kanji

厄

Meaning

Misfortune, Unlucky

Reading

onyomiやく

yaku

Parts

厂Cliff 㔾

Example Word

厄介: trouble. The Japanese noun '厄介 (やっかい)' primarily means 'trouble' or 'bother'. It refers to something that is troublesome, inconvenient, or difficult to deal with. This word can be used to describe situations, tasks, or even people who are causing difficulty. For example: He is a troublesome person「彼は厄介な人だ」(かれはやっかいなひとだ). This problem is a real hassle「この問題は本当に厄介だ」(このもんだいはほんとうにやっかいだ). The word can also imply a sense of burden or responsibility, as in taking care of someone who is dependent on you.

Radical

厂

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1613

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 厄

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

radical

厂

Meaning

Cliff

component

㔾

Words Using 厄

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

厄介

Meaning

Trouble

Kanji Related to 厄 Through the Part 厂

These 14 kanji contain the part 厂 as well.

kanji

年

Meaning

Year

kanji

顔

Meaning

Face

kanji

原

Meaning

Meadow, Original

kanji

反

Meaning

Anti

kanji

備

Meaning

Equip, Provide

kanji

岸

Meaning

Beach

kanji

厚

Meaning

Thick, Kind

kanji

灰

Meaning

Ashes

kanji

厳

Meaning

Severe, Strict

kanji

圧

Meaning

Pressure

kanji

皮

Meaning

Skin

kanji

涯

Meaning

Edge, Horizon

kanji

暦

Meaning

Calendar, Almanac

kanji

厘

Meaning

Rin, Thousandth

Kanji Related to 厄 Through the Part 㔾

These 4 kanji contain the part 㔾 as well.

kanji

危

Meaning

Dangerous

kanji

犯

Meaning

Crime

kanji

範

Meaning

Model, Pattern

kanji

氾

Meaning

Wide, Spread out

Learn the Kanji 厄

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What does 厄 mean?

厄 means 'Misfortune' and 'Unlucky'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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