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憬
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
あこが.れる
akogareru
yearn for · aspire to · admire
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'scenery' (景), representing being attracted to and longing for beautiful scenes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes longing, dreams, and hope. Represents hearts drawn toward unseen ideals.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Years passing
Component Breakdown
憬=
忄景
heart + 景
Other kanji with the same meaning
“yearn for”
“aspire to”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 憬 mean in Japanese?
憬 means yearn for, aspire to, admire.
How do you read 憬?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: あこが.れる (akogareru).
How many strokes does 憬 have?
憬 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 憬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
憬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means yearn for, aspire to, admire. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.