Yearn For in Japanese
"yearn for" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "yearn for". The most common choice is shown first.
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yearn for, aspire to, admire
Reading: kei
15 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'scenery' (景), representing being attracted to and longing for beautiful scenes.
What it carries
Symbolizes longing, dreams, and hope. Represents hearts drawn toward unseen ideals.
Related kanji for "yearn for"
yearn for
bo · peaceful
Composed of not and heart. Heart yearning.
yearn for
ren · peaceful
Combines 'also' (亦) with 'heart' (心), depicting a heart torn in two thinking of another. Simplified from 戀.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for yearn for?
The most common kanji for "yearn for" is 憬, read as kei. It means yearn for, aspire to, admire. Related kanji: 慕 (yearn for), 恋 (yearn for).
How many strokes does 憬 have?
憬 has 15 strokes.