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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and already. Heart already lamenting.
Symbolism
Deep emotion, lament, indignation. Represents deep feelings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drowning in sadness
Component Breakdown
慨=
忄既
heart + 既
Words & Expressions
Words written with 慨
憤慨ふんがいindignation
感慨かんがいdeep emotion
感慨無量かんがいむりょうbeing filled with emotion
Four-Character Compounds
感慨無量
かんがいむりょう
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
悲歌慷慨
ひかこうがい
indignant lamentation over the evils of the times
悲憤慷慨
ひふんこうがい
indignant lamentation over the evils of the times
Proverbs & Idioms
慨嘆は口ばかり
がいたんはくちばかり
Lamentation is only words
Complaining without taking action to change things
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慨 mean in Japanese?
慨 means rue, be sad, sigh, lament.
How do you read 慨?
On'yomi: ガイ (GAI). Kun'yomi: なげ.く (nageku).
How many strokes does 慨 have?
慨 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rue, be sad, sigh, lament. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.