N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
worry, worry
Onyomi
ユウ
Kunyomi
うれ(える)、うれ(い)、う(い)
Formula
憂 = 頁 + 冖 + 心 + 夂。

Story

憂 is analyzed as a combination of 頁 (head), 冖 (A look that weighs on the heart), 心 (heart), 夂 (foot) and denotes worry, worry.

Continue with study

This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–600 cumulative review

More kanji in this level

Looking at other N1 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.