嘆 kanji: meaning “sigh”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N113 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- sigh
- On'yomi
- タン
- Kun'yomi
- なげ・く、なげ・かわしい
Picture story to remember 嘆
A sigh escapes the mouth (口) of the scarecrow stuffed with grass (艹), who scares no crows.
Parts in this story:口
How to write 嘆: stroke order
嘆 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 嘆
- 感嘆かんたんadmiration
- 嘆くなげくto lament
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