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What is the Kanji for 'Worry' and 'Distress'? | 悩

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Worry' and 'Distress' is 悩.

    kanji

    悩

    Meaning

    Worry, Distress

    Reading

    kunyomiなや

    naya

    onyomiのう

    nou

    Parts

    凶Villain, Bad luck 忄 ⺍Small

    Example Word

    悩む: worry. The Japanese verb '悩む (なやむ)' means 'to worry' or 'to be troubled'. It is used to describe a state of mental distress or anxiety over a problem or situation. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as personal dilemmas, work-related stress, or emotional struggles. For example: I worry about the future「私は将来について悩む」(わたしはしょうらいについてなやむ). He is troubled by his decision「彼は自分の決断に悩んでいる」(かれはじぶんのけつだんになやんでいる). The verb can also imply a deeper, ongoing struggle, as in '悩み続ける (なやみつづける) (to continue worrying)'.

    Radical

    心

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1231

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 悩

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    凶

    Meaning

    Villain, Bad luck

    component

    忄

    radical

    ⺍

    Meaning

    Small

Words Using 悩

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    悩む

    Meaning

    Worry

    word

    悩み

    Meaning

    Worry

Kanji Related to 悩 Through the Part 忄

These 29 kanji contain the part 忄 as well.

    kanji

    恨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    悼

    Meaning

    Mourn, Lament

    kanji

    慎

    Meaning

    Prudent, Humility

    kanji

    慌

    Meaning

    Flurried, Disconcerted

    kanji

    慢

    Meaning

    Ridicule, Arrogant

    kanji

    慄

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    惜

    Meaning

    Regret, Frugal

    kanji

    悦

    Meaning

    Joy, Delight

    kanji

    怪

    Meaning

    Weird, Suspicious

    kanji

    悟

    Meaning

    Spiritually awakened, Comprehension

    kanji

    忙

    Meaning

    Busy

    kanji

    憾

    Meaning

    Regret, Remorse

    kanji

    恒

    Meaning

    Constant, Always

    kanji

    憶

    Meaning

    Remember, Speculate

    kanji

    懐

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    悔

    Meaning

    Repent, Regret

    kanji

    慨

    Meaning

    Indignant, Sigh

    kanji

    慣

    Meaning

    Accustomed

    kanji

    憤

    Meaning

    Aroused, Indignation

    kanji

    憧

    Meaning

    Yearn, Long for

    kanji

    憬

    Meaning

    Desire, Hanker

    kanji

    惧

    Meaning

    Misgivings, Disquieting

    kanji

    情

    Meaning

    Feeling, Emotion

    kanji

    愉

    Meaning

    Pleased, Pleasure

    kanji

    惰

    Meaning

    Lazy

    kanji

    惨

    Meaning

    Cruel, Wretched

    kanji

    快

    Meaning

    Pleasant

    kanji

    怖

    Meaning

    Fearful, Dreadful

    kanji

    性

    Meaning

    Gender, Sex

Kanji Related to 悩 Through the Part ⺍

These 10 kanji contain the part ⺍ as well.

    kanji

    営

    Meaning

    Manage

    kanji

    労

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    単

    Meaning

    Simple, Single

    kanji

    巣

    Meaning

    Nest

    kanji

    桜

    Meaning

    Cherry

    kanji

    蛍

    Meaning

    Firefly

    kanji

    栄

    Meaning

    Prosper, Flourish

    kanji

    厳

    Meaning

    Severe, Strict

    kanji

    学

    Meaning

    Learn

    kanji

    脳

    Meaning

    Brain

Learn the Kanji 悩

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 悩 mean?

悩 means 'Worry' and 'Distress'.

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.