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What is the Kanji for 'Spiritually awakened' and 'Comprehension'? | 悟

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Spiritually awakened' and 'Comprehension', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Spiritually awakened' and 'Comprehension' is 悟.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spiritually awakened, Comprehension

    Reading

    kunyomiさと

    sato

    onyomi

    go

    Parts

    Example Word

    悟る: realize. The Japanese verb '悟る (さとる)' means 'to realize' or 'to become aware of', often in a profound or spiritual sense. It is commonly used to describe the moment of enlightenment or understanding, particularly in a philosophical or religious context. For example: He realized the truth「彼は真実を悟った」(かれはしんじつをさとった). She became aware of her mistake「彼女は自分の過ちを悟った」(かのじょはじぶんのあやまちをさとった). This verb can also imply a deep, often sudden, comprehension of a situation or concept, and is frequently used in contexts related to Buddhism or personal growth.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1055

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

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    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

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What does 悟 mean?

悟 means 'Spiritually awakened' and 'Comprehension'.

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

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