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What is the Kanji for 'Thought'? | 念

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Thought' is 念.

    kanji

    念

    Meaning

    Thought

    Reading

    onyomiねん

    nen

    Parts

    今Now 心Heart

    Example Word

    概念: concept. The Japanese noun '概念 (がいねん)' refers to an abstract idea or a general notion, often used in academic, philosophical, or technical contexts. It represents a mental construct that helps in understanding or categorizing something. For example: The concept of time is complex「時間の概念は複雑です」(じかんのがいねんはふくざつです). He explained the concept clearly「彼はその概念を明確に説明した」(かれはそのがいねんをめいかくにせつめいした). The word is commonly used in discussions about theories, ideas, or frameworks, and it carries a formal tone.

    Radical

    心

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    282

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 念

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

    kanji

    今

    Meaning

    Now

    kanji

    心

    Meaning

    Heart

念 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    捻

    Meaning

    Wrenching

Words Using 念

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    概念

    Meaning

    Concept

    word

    念仏

    Meaning

    Prayer

    word

    念

    Meaning

    Thought

    word

    残念

    Meaning

    Regrettable

    word

    記念

    Meaning

    Commemoration

    word

    記念日

    Meaning

    Anniversary

    word

    信念

    Meaning

    Belief

    word

    理念

    Meaning

    Philosophy

    word

    観念

    Meaning

    Idea, Notion

Kanji Related to 念 Through the Part 今

These 4 kanji contain the part 今 as well.

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    含

    Meaning

    Contain, Include

    kanji

    吟

    Meaning

    Recite, Recital

    kanji

    琴

    Meaning

    Koto, Harp

Kanji Related to 念 Through the Part 心

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    愛

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    意

    Meaning

    Idea

    kanji

    惑

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    忌

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    急

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    息

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    愚

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    恣

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    患

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    怠

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    慰

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    徳

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    恵

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    愁

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    忠

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    悪

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    恩

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    応

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    思

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    懇

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    芯

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    悠

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    忍

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    恋

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    恥

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    懲

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    聴

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    慶

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    想

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    態

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    怨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    感

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    kanji

    怒

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    懸

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    憩

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    悲

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    必

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    慈

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    kanji

    忘

    Meaning

    Forget

Learn the Kanji 念

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 念 mean?

念 means 'Thought'.

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

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