Japanese symbol for “bitterness”
恨み
うらみ
Romaji: urami
resentment; grudge; malice; bitterness
In Japanese, bitterness is 恨み, read うらみ (urami).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n resentment; grudge; malice; bitterness
- n matter for regret; regret
Written forms: 恨み、怨み、憾み. Readings: うらみ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “bitterness”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 苦渋 | くじゅう kujuu | bitterness; distress; pain |
| 苦味 | にがみ nigami | bitterness; bitter taste |
| 苦味 | くみ kumi | bitterness; bitter taste |
| 鬱憤 | うっぷん uppun | resentment; grudge; pent-up anger |
| 苦さ | にがさ nigasa | bitterness; bitter taste |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 恨む | うらむ uramu | to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame |
| 遺恨 | いこん ikon | grudge; ill will; enmity |
| 痛恨 | つうこん tsuukon | deep regret; great sorrow; bitter grief |
| 逆恨み | さかうらみ sakaurami | being resented (by someone one holds resentment towards) |
| 怨恨 | えんこん enkon | enmity; grudge |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bitterness”.
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