悩
trouble · worry · in pain · distress · illness
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and fontanel. Heart trouble.
Symbolism
Worry, anguish, troubled. Represents worrying.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
懊悩煩悶
おうのうはんもん
anguish; agony; anguish
煩悶懊悩
はんもんおうのう
anguish; agony; anguish
百八煩悩
ひゃくはちぼんのう
the 108 kleshas; the 108 afflictions; the 108 kleshas
悩みの種
なやみのたね
Seed of worry; Source of anxiety or trouble
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悩 mean in Japanese?
悩 means trouble, worry, in pain, distress, illness.
How do you read 悩?
On'yomi: ノウ (NOU). Kun'yomi: なや.む、なや.ます、なや.ましい、なやみ (nayamu, nayamasu, nayamashii, nayami).
How many strokes does 悩 have?
悩 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 悩 (trouble, worry, in pain, distress, illness) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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