What does the kanji 嘆 mean?

The kanji 嘆 (nageku) means "sigh, lament, moan, grief". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "nageku"?

"nageku" is written with the kanji 嘆, meaning "sigh, lament, moan, grief". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) たん (tan), kunyomi (native Japanese) なげく (nageku). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 嘆?

Write 嘆 ("sigh") 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.