憾: the kanji for regret
憾 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means regret. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
憾 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
憾 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遺憾いかん · ikan | regrettable |
| 遺憾なくいかんなく · ikan naku | to the full; fully |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 今回の結果は誠に遺憾です。Konkai no kekka wa makoto ni ikan desu.This result is truly regrettable.
- 政府は遺憾の意を表明した。Seifu wa ikan no i o hyōmei shita.The government expressed its regret.
- 彼は実力を遺憾なく発揮した。Kare wa jitsuryoku o ikan naku hakki shita.He showed his full ability.
- 約束が守られなかったのは遺憾だ。Yakusoku ga mamorarenakatta no wa ikan da.It is regrettable that the promise was not kept.
- 彼女は才能を遺憾なく発揮している。Kanojo wa sainō o ikan naku hakki shite iru.She is making full use of her talent.
Questions about 憾
How many strokes does 憾 have?
憾 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 憾?
The on readings are kan (カン). 憾 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 憾?
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 憾
- 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.