Kanji for "Harsh"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "harsh". The most popular choice is shown first.
惨View details →
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wretched, disaster, cruelty, harsh
Reading: san
11 strokes · dark
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for harsh?
The most common kanji for "harsh" is 惨, read as san. It means wretched, disaster, cruelty. Related kanji: 辣 (harsh).
How many strokes does 惨 have?
惨 has 11 strokes.