Repentance in Japanese
"repentance" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "repentance" and related ideas.
悔View details →
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repent, regret
Reading: kai
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and every. Regretting in heart every day.
What it carries
Regret, remorse, reflection. Represents regret for past actions.
Related kanji for "repentance"
改Details →省Details →
repentance
kai · nature, wisdom
Composed of self and strike. Reforming by striking self.
repentance
sei
Composed of few and eye. Seeing with little eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for repentance?
The most common kanji for "repentance" is 悔, read as kai. It means repent, regret. Related kanji: 改 (repentance), 省 (repentance).
How many strokes does 悔 have?
悔 has 9 strokes.