Japanese symbol for “chagrin”
無念
むねん
Romaji: munen
regret; chagrin; mortification
In Japanese, chagrin is 無念, read むねん (munen).
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
- adj-na, adj-no, n regret; chagrin; mortification
- n freedom from obstructive thoughts (Buddh)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “chagrin”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 悔し涙 | くやしなみだ kuyashinamida | tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation |
| 悔しさ | くやしさ kuyashisa | chagrin; bitterness; frustration |
| 残念無念 | ざんねんむねん zannenmunen | deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin |
| 残念至極 | ざんねんしごく zannenshigoku | deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin |
| 憤悶 | ふんもん funmon | anger; resentment; indignation |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 無料 | むりょう muryou | free (of charge); gratuitous |
| 無理 | むり muri | unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable |
| 無事 | ぶじ buji | safety; security; peace |
| 無駄 | むだ muda | futility; waste; uselessness |
| 無線 | むせん musen | radio (communication) |
| 無理やり | むりやり muriyari | forcibly; by force; against one's will |
| 記念 | きねん kinen | commemoration; celebration; remembrance |
| 残念 | ざんねん zannen | regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing |
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