Kanji

What does the kanji 悟 mean?

悟 means enlightenment, realization, awakening. On'yomi ゴ. Kun'yomi さと.る.

Quick facts
On'yomiゴ
Kun'yomiさと.る
Strokes10
Main radical心
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ゴKun'yomi さと.る
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

enlightenment, realization, awakening

Memory hook

The heart (忄) speaking to itself (吾) and suddenly understanding — ENLIGHTENMENT, REALISE.

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

  • 悟るさとるto realize, perceive; to attain enlightenment
  • 覚悟かくごmental preparation, resolve

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.