N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N1
Meaning
worry, suffering
Onyomi
カン
Kunyomi
わずら(う)
Formula
患 = 串 + 心。

Story

患 is analyzed as a combination of 串 (rice cake on a skewer), 心 (heart) and denotes worry, suffering.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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