Sad in Japanese
"sad" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sad". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
悲 is sad, grieving. 哀 is sorrow with pity in it, the 哀 of 哀れ. 憂 is melancholy, a sadness about what may come. 寂 is the sadness of being alone and still. Japanese names the kind of sadness.
Top pick
grieve, sad, deplore, regret
Reading: hi
12 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of not and heart. Heart of not.
What it carries
Sad, tragedy, grief. Represents sadness.
Related kanji for "sad"
sad
ai · wisdom, dark
Composed of mouth and clothes. Lamenting in mourning clothes.
sad
yuu · peaceful, dark
Combines 'heart' (心) with a figure bowing their head, depicting emotional heaviness. Represents deep worry and melancholy weighing on the spirit.
sad
jaku · peaceful, dark
Composed of roof and uncle. Quiet house.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sad?
The most common kanji for "sad" is 悲, read as hi. It means grieve, sad, deplore. Related kanji: 哀 (sad), 憂 (sad), 寂 (sad).
How many strokes does 悲 have?
悲 has 12 strokes.