JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
恨 — regret
- Reading
- コン・うら.む・うら.めしい
- Meaning
- regret; bear a grudge; resentment; malice; hatred
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
恨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コン・うら.む・うら.めしい and it means regret; bear a grudge; resentment; malice; hatred. 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.
恨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 恨み (resentment) and 恨む (to curse).
Japanese words containing 恨
Frequently asked questions
What does 恨 mean in Japanese?
恨 means regret; bear a grudge; resentment; malice; hatred in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 恨 read?
恨 is read コン・うら.む・うら.めしい. Reading it inside real words — 恨み and 恨む — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恨 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 恨 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 恨 in a word?
A common word containing 恨 is 恨み (うらみ) — "resentment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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