悩: the kanji for worry; trouble
悩 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means worry; trouble. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
悩 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
悩 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ノウ (nou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 苦悩くのう · kunō | anguish; distress |
| 煩悩ぼんのう · bonnō | worldly desires |
なやむ (nayamu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 悩むなやむ · nayamu | to worry; to be troubled |
| 悩みなやみ · nayami | worry; problem |
なやます (nayamasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 悩ますなやます · nayamasu | to trouble; to bother |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 進路のことで悩んでいる。Shinro no koto de nayande iru.I am worried about my future path.
- 何か悩みがあったら相談してください。Nanika nayami ga attara sōdan shite kudasai.If you have any worries, please talk to me.
- 近所の騒音に悩まされている。Kinjo no sōon ni nayamasarete iru.I am bothered by noise from the neighborhood.
- 彼の顔には苦悩の色が見えた。Kare no kao ni wa kunō no iro ga mieta.I could see distress on his face.
- 大みそかの鐘は煩悩を払うと言われている。Ōmisoka no kane wa bonnō o harau to iwarete iru.The New Year's Eve bells are said to drive away worldly desires.
Questions about 悩
How many strokes does 悩 have?
悩 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 悩?
The on readings are nou (ノウ). The kun readings are nayamu (なやむ), nayamasu (なやます).
What JLPT level is 悩?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 悩
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.