怨
grudge · show resentment · be jealous
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
夗 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bend and heart. Crooked heart.
Symbolism
Grudge, resentment, hatred. Represents deep resentment.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Clearing a grudge
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
怨敵退散
おんてきたいさん
invoking disaster upon one's mortal enemy; Confusion to the enemy!; invoking disaster upon one's mortal enemy
怨憎会苦
おんぞうえく
the pain of meeting people one dislikes; the pain of meeting people one dislikes
怨親平等
おんしんびょうどう
care equally for friends and foes; treat everyone with equal kindness; care equally for friends and foes
Proverbs & Idioms
怨念晴らし
おんねんばらし
Releasing a grudge
Getting revenge for past wrongs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 怨 mean in Japanese?
怨 means grudge, show resentment, be jealous.
How do you read 怨?
On'yomi: エン、オン、ウン (EN, ON, UN). Kun'yomi: うら.む、うらみ、うら.めしい (uramu, urami, urameshii).
How many strokes does 怨 have?
怨 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 怨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 怨 (grudge, show resentment, be jealous) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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