What does the kanji 哀 mean?

The kanji 哀 (aware) means "pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "aware"?

"aware" is written with the kanji 哀, meaning "pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) あい (ai), kunyomi (native Japanese) あわれ (aware). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 哀?

Write 哀 ("pathetic") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.