Kanji for "Lament"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "lament". The most popular choice is shown first.

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sigh, lament, moan, grieve, sigh of admiration

Reading: tan

13 strokes

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What is the Japanese kanji for lament?

The most common kanji for "lament" is 嘆, read as tan. It means sigh, lament, moan. Related kanji: 憂 (lament), 悼 (lament), 慨 (lament), 愁 (lament).

How many strokes does 嘆 have?

嘆 has 13 strokes.