悲 — Sad
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Deep emotional sorrow (悲) felt in the heart is sad/sorrowful.
To actively experience and express deep sorrow (悲) is to mourn or grieve.
The noun form expressing inner heartache and sorrow (悲) is sadness/grief.
Frequently Asked Questions About 悲 (Sad)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 悲 (Sad)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 悲 ("Sad", read as ひ) is: The Canada (かな) man was very sad about his girlfriend in high heels (ひ) leaving... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 悲 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 悲 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 悲 means "Sad". Its primary reading is ひ (On'yomi: ひ; Kun'yomi: かな). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 悲?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 悲 include: 悲しい (かなしい - sad; sorrowful), 悲しむ (かなしむ - to mourn; to grieve; to feel sad), 悲しみ (かなしみ - sadness; sorrow; grief).
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