Tears in Japanese
"tears" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
涙
namida
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "tears". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
tears, sympathy
Reading: rui
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'return' (戻), representing water returning from the eyes—tears.
What it carries
Symbolizes tears, emotion, and both sorrow and joy. Represents the purest form of deep human emotions manifesting outward.
Related kanji for "tears"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for tears?
The most common kanji for "tears" is 涙, read as rui. It means tears, sympathy. Related kanji: 露 (tears).
How many strokes does 涙 have?
涙 has 10 strokes.