JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
嘆 — sigh
- Reading
- タン・なげ.く・なげ.かわしい
- Meaning
- sigh; lament; moan; grieve; sigh of admiration
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
嘆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タン・なげ.く・なげ.かわしい and it means sigh; lament; moan; grieve; sigh of admiration. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
嘆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 嘆く (to sigh).
Japanese words containing 嘆
Frequently asked questions
What does 嘆 mean in Japanese?
嘆 means sigh; lament; moan; grieve; sigh of admiration in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 嘆 read?
嘆 is read タン・なげ.く・なげ.かわしい. Reading it inside real words — 嘆く — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 嘆 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 嘆 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 嘆 in a word?
A common word containing 嘆 is 嘆く (なげく) — "to sigh". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 嘆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 嘆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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