grudge, show resentment, be jealous
On'yomi (音読み)
- エン
- オン
- ウン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- うら.む
- うらみ
- うら.めしい
About this kanji
The kanji 怨 (en) primarily means a grudge or resentment, often associated with feelings of jealousy or deep-seated anger. It is typically used as a noun, but can also function in verb forms. Common compounds include 怨念 (おんねん), which refers to a deep-seated grudge, and 怨霊 (おんりょう), meaning a vengeful ghost that arises from unresolved feelings. Another example is 怨恨 (えんこん), indicating enmity or hostility. It's important to note that this kanji embodies strong emotions and is often used in contexts highlighting conflict or unresolved issues.
Example sentences
怨みを晴らす時が来た。
The time has come to avenge my grievance.
Meanings across languages
- English
- grudge, show resentment, be jealous
- Tiếng Việt
- thù hận, oán giận
- 日本語
- 怨み, 恨む
- 한국어
- 원망하다, 질투하다
- 中文
- 怨恨, 嫉妒
- id
- dendam, menunjukkan rasa tidak puas
- th
- ความ恨, แสดงความไม่พอใจ
- es
- rencor, mostrar resentimiento
- fr
- rancune, ressentiment
- de
- Rachsucht, Groll zeigen
- pt
- rancor, mostrar ressentimento
Common compounds
- 怨念おんねんdeep-seated grudge, hatred
- 怨霊おんりょうvengeful ghost, avenging spirit, apparition
- 怨恨えんこんenmity, grudge
- 怨声えんせいcomplaint, murmur
- 怨敵おんてきsworn enemy
- 旧怨きゅうえんold grudge
- 怨色えんしょくgrudging look
- 怨嗟えんさ(deeply held) resentment
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