JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
悔 — repent
- Reading
- カイ・く.いる・く.やむ・くや.しい
- Meaning
- repent; regret
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
悔 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カイ・く.いる・く.やむ・くや.しい and it means repent; regret. 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.
悔 appears in everyday japanese words such as 後悔 (regret), 悔しい (regrettable) and 悔やむ (to mourn).
Japanese words containing 悔
Frequently asked questions
What does 悔 mean in Japanese?
悔 means repent; regret in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 悔 read?
悔 is read カイ・く.いる・く.やむ・くや.しい. Reading it inside real words — 後悔 and 悔しい and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 悔 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 悔 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 悔 in a word?
A common word containing 悔 is 後悔 (こうかい) — "regret". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 悔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 悔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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