Kanji: 恨 (Resent/Regret)
The kanji 恨 means "resentment," "grudge," or "regret." It represents a feeling of bitterness or ill will held toward someone due to a past wrong, or a deep sense of sorrow about something that cannot be changed.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): コン (kon)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): うら（む）(uramu) / うら（めしい）(urameshii)
Common Words & Usage:
恨む (uramu) - Verb. To bear a grudge, to resent.
恨み (urami) - Noun. Resentment, a grudge.
遺恨 (ikon) - Noun. Lasting grudge, old rancor.
悔恨 (kaikon) - Noun. Deep regret, remorse.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼はその決定を後々まで恨んだ。
Romaji: Kare wa sono kettei o atoato made uranda.
English: He resented that decision for a long time afterward.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 恨 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.