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JLPT N310画 · 10 strokesradical 心freq #1500

worry, distress, trouble

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ナイ
  • ノウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • なや.む
  • なや.ましい
  • なや.み

Mnemonic

The heart (心) is troubled (ノ) by a single worry (一) that cuts through like a sharp experience (丿) causing deep distress.

About this kanji

The kanji 「悩」 primarily means to worry or be troubled. It is often used as a verb and also appears in various nouns. A common compound is 悩み (なやみ), which translates to 'worry' or 'trouble' in English. Another important form is 悩む (なやむ), meaning 'to be troubled' or 'to suffer.' Another compound, 苦悩 (くのう), refers to 'anguish' or profound mental distress. In everyday conversation, you might use 悩む when discussing personal challenges or hardships, reflecting how common it is to experience difficulties in life. This kanji emphasizes the emotional struggle that many people face.

Built from

丿

Example sentences

  • 彼は仕事に悩んでいる。

    He is troubled by his job.

Meanings across languages

English
worry, distress, trouble
Tiếng Việt
lo lắng, khổ sở
日本語
悩む, 悩み
한국어
걱정, 고통, 문제
中文
担忧, 痛苦, 问题
id
kekhawatiran, kesedihan, masalah
th
ความกังวล, ความทุกข์, ปัญหา
es
preocupación, aflicción, problema
fr
inquiétude, affliction, souci
de
Sorge, Not, Probleme
pt
preocupação, aflição, problema

Common compounds

  • 悩みなやみworry, trouble
  • 悩むなやむto be troubled, to be worried
  • 苦悩くのうanguish, suffering

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