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悲
悲 (readings: ひ, かな; Japanese kanji) means “sad”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 悲しい (sad).
What does 悲 mean?
| Kanji | 悲 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sad |
| Readings | ひ, かな |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 悲
悲 is read ひ or かな depending on the word.
Example words with 悲
| Example | 悲しい (sad) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14