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JLPT N115画 · 15 strokesradical 心

yearn for, aspire to, admire

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ケイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あこが.れる

Mnemonic

As the heart (心) yearns (憬) for admiration, it dreams of the distant mountain peaks that inspire awe and ambition.

About this kanji

The kanji 憬, which reads as "ケイ" in on'yomi and "あこが.れる" in kun'yomi, primarily means to yearn for, aspire to, or admire. It is often used as a verb, expressing a deep longing or admiration for someone or something. A common compound using this kanji is 憧憬 (どうけい), which translates to "longing" or "yearning." This term often reflects an emotional desire for a better life or a situation. Another example is 憧れ (あこがれ), meaning "aspiration" or "admiration." When using this kanji, it's important to note that it conveys a sense of deep emotional connection or idealism towards the subject.

Example sentences

  • 故郷を憬れる。

    I long for my hometown.

Meanings across languages

English
yearn for, aspire to, admire
Tiếng Việt
ao ước
日本語
憧れ
한국어
동경
中文
憧憬
id
merindukan
th
ปรารถนา
es
anhelar
fr
aspirer
de
sehnen
pt
ansiar

Common compounds

  • 憧憬どうけいlonging, yearning, aspiration

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