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悔
On'yomi
カイ
KAI
Kun'yomi
く.いる・く.やむ・くや.しい
kuiru / kuyamu / kuyashii
repent · regret
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
悔=
忄每
heart + 每
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and every. Regretting in heart every day.
Symbolism
Regret, remorse, reflection. Represents regret for past actions.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
亢龍有悔
こうりょうゆうかい
the arrogant dragon will have cause to repent; he who reaches the top is bound to fail if he is not prudent; the arrogant dragon will have cause to repent
Proverbs & Idioms
後悔先に立たず
こうかいさきにたたず
Regret never comes first
There is no use crying over spilt milk; hindsight is always too late
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悔 mean in Japanese?
悔 means repent, regret.
How do you read 悔?
On'yomi: カイ (KAI). Kun'yomi: く.いる、く.やむ、くや.しい (kuiru, kuyamu, kuyashii).
How many strokes does 悔 have?
悔 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 悔 (repent, regret) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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