慨: the kanji for deep emotion; indignation
慨 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means deep emotion; indignation. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
慨 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
慨 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ガイ (gai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 感慨かんがい · kangai | deep emotion |
| 感慨深いかんがいぶかい · kangaibukai | deeply moving |
| 憤慨ふんがい · fungai | indignation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 卒業式は感慨深いものだった。Sotsugyōshiki wa kangaibukai mono datta.The graduation ceremony was deeply moving.
- …不公平な決定に皆が憤慨した。Fukōhei na kettei ni mina ga fungai shita.Everyone was indignant at the unfair decision.
- …十年ぶりに母校を訪ねて感慨にふけった。Jūnen buri ni bokō o tazunete kangai ni fuketta.Visiting my old school after ten years, I was lost in emotion.
- 失礼な言葉に彼は憤慨していた。Shitsurei na kotoba ni kare wa fungai shite ita.He was indignant at the rude remark.
- 子どもの成長に感慨を覚える。Kodomo no seichō ni kangai o oboeru.I am moved by how my child has grown.
Questions about 慨
How many strokes does 慨 have?
慨 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 慨?
The on readings are gai (ガイ). 慨 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 慨?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 慨
- 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.