JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
慨 — rue
- Reading
- ガイ
- Meaning
- rue; be sad; sigh; lament
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
慨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ガイ and it means rue; be sad; sigh; lament. 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.
慨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 感慨 (strong feelings) and 憤慨 (indignation).
Japanese words containing 慨
Frequently asked questions
What does 慨 mean in Japanese?
慨 means rue; be sad; sigh; lament in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 慨 read?
慨 is read ガイ. Reading it inside real words — 感慨 and 憤慨 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 慨 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 慨 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 慨 in a word?
A common word containing 慨 is 感慨 (かんがい) — "strong feelings". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 慨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 慨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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