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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
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
Words written with 悩
煩悩ぼんのうklesha
悩みなやみsorrows
苦悩くのうanguish
悩むなやむbe worried
悩ますなやますharass
伸び悩むのびなやむlevel off
Four-Character Compounds
懊悩煩悶
おうのうはんもん
anguish; agony
煩悶懊悩
はんもんおうのう
anguish; agony
百八煩悩
ひゃくはちぼんのう
the 108 kleshas; the 108 afflictions
悩みの種
なやみのたね
Seed of worry; Source of anxiety or trouble
Anime & Manga
煩悩寺
Bonnouji
A well-known work with 悩 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
悩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means trouble, worry, in pain, distress, illness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.