Kanji 哀: pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize
Key takeaways
Kanji 哀: pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 哀
pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts a mouth (口) placed inside clothes (衣). It represents the image of someone wearing mourning clothes and wailing, which signifies deep sorrow or grief.
