Quick answer
悩 is the kanji for "Worry". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is なや.む (nayamu). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Worry
Also : Trouble · Distress · Illness
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 悩 represents 'TROUBLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of trouble.
On-reading: のう — remember this sound by associating it with trouble. Kun-reading: なや.む.
Example Sentences
将来のことで悩んでいるときは、信頼できる人に相談するのが一番です。
しょうらいのことでなやんでいるときは、しんらいできるひとにそうだんするのがいちばんです。
When worrying about the future, it's best to consult with someone you trust.
悩み相談に親身になって答えてくれる友達がいて、ありがたいです。
なやみそうだんにしんみになってこたえてくれるともだちがいて、ありがたいです。
I'm grateful to have a friend who warmly answers when I consult about worries.
Vocabulary using 悩
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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