Pity in Japanese
"pity" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "pity". The most common choice is shown first.
惜View details →
Top pick
pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret
Reading: seki
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and past. Heart regretting past.
What it carries
Regrettable, cherish, lament. Represents regretting.
Related kanji for "pity"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for pity?
The most common kanji for "pity" is 惜, read as seki. It means pity, be sparing of, frugal. Related kanji: 哀 (pity).
How many strokes does 惜 have?
惜 has 11 strokes.