Wretched in Japanese
"wretched" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wretched". The most common choice is shown first.
惨View details →
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wretched, disaster, cruelty, harsh
Reading: san
11 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and three. Heart becoming miserable.
What it carries
Tragic, misery, crushing defeat. Represents misery.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wretched?
The most common kanji for "wretched" is 惨, read as san. It means wretched, disaster, cruelty. Related kanji: 浅 (wretched).
How many strokes does 惨 have?
惨 has 11 strokes.