What does the kanji 慕 mean?

The kanji 慕 (shitau) means "pining, yearn for, love dearly, adore". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "shitau"?

"shitau" is written with the kanji 慕, meaning "pining, yearn for, love dearly, adore". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ぼ (bo), kunyomi (native Japanese) したう (shitau). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 慕?

Write 慕 ("pining") 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.