Kanji 惨: wretched, disaster, cruelty, harsh
Key takeaways
Kanji 惨: wretched, disaster, cruelty, harsh. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 惨
wretched, disaster, cruelty, harsh
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character represents the wretched feeling in one's heart (忄) when participating (参) in or being caught up in a tragic event. The component for 'participate' (参) provides the phonetic 'cham' and contributes to the meaning of misery or cruelty.
