worry(悩)

This kanji is made of two parts. On the left is the ‘heart’ radical. On the right is an element depicting a synapse-like crossroads inside a human’s head, topped with a few strands of hair. Combined, this kanji means ‘to worry’ or ‘to distress’—to think so deeply that your mind becomes exhausted.

Words &Phrases

  • 悩殺(nousatsu):To captivate someone with beauty or charm, leaving them restless and completely enchanted.