哀

pathetic, grief

JLPT N1 9 strokes

Kun'yomi: あわ.れ・あわ.れむ・かな.しい
On'yomi: アイ

哀 means "pathetic, grief". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read あわ.れ・あわ.れむ・かな.しい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and アイ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

哀 in example sentences

喜怒哀楽きどあいらくを見みせるな。

Kidoairaku o miseru na.

Don't let your feelings show.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 哀

Common questions

What does the kanji 哀 mean?: 哀 means "pathetic, grief". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 哀 have?: 哀 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 哀 read?: It is read あわ.れ・あわ.れむ・かな.しい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and アイ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 哀?: 哀 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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