哀 kanji: meaning “pathetic”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- pathetic
- On'yomi
- アイ
- Kun'yomi
- あわ・れ、あわ・れむ、かな・しい
Picture story to remember 哀
A hungry child in a ratty top hat (亠) opens his mouth (口) wide, a pathetic sight.
Parts in this story:口
How to write 哀: stroke order
哀 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 哀
- 哀悼あいとうcondolence
- 哀れあわれpity
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