Regret in Japanese

"regret" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

後悔

kokai

後behind, back+悔repent, regret

6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "regret". The most common choice is shown first.

恨

Top pick

regret, bear a grudge, resentment, malice, hatred

Reading: kon

9 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Composed of heart and phonetic. Anger staying in heart.

What it carries

Grudge, resentment, regret. Represents resentment.

Related kanji for "regret"

悔

regret

kai

Composed of heart and every. Regretting in heart every day.

Details →憾

regret

kan

Composed of heart and feeling. Feeling remaining in heart.

Details →側

regret

soku

Composed of person and rule. Side of person's rule.

Details →悲

regret

hi · dark

Composed of not and heart. Heart of not.

Details →惜

regret

seki

Composed of heart and past. Heart regretting past.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for regret?

The most common kanji for "regret" is 恨, read as kon. It means regret, bear a grudge, resentment. Related kanji: 悔 (regret), 憾 (regret), 側 (regret), 悲 (regret), 惜 (regret).

How many strokes does 恨 have?

恨 has 9 strokes.