←Back
悼
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
いた.む
itamu
lament · grieve over
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and excel. Heart mourning excellence.
Symbolism
Memorial, condolence, mourn. Represents mourning.
Component Breakdown
悼=
忄卓
heart + 卓
Words & Expressions
Words written with 悼
哀悼あいとうcondolence
悼むいたむgrieve over
Proverbs & Idioms
悼む心に嘘はない
いたむこころにうそはない
There is no falsehood in a grieving heart
Mourning reveals one's true feelings
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悼 mean in Japanese?
悼 means lament, grieve over.
How do you read 悼?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: いた.む (itamu).
How many strokes does 悼 have?
悼 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
悼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lament, grieve over. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:lament