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hanker

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
あこが.れる
On'yomi
ケイ

憬 means "hanker". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read あこが.れる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケイ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Words that use 憬

Common questions

What does the kanji 憬 mean?
憬 means "hanker". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 憬 have?
憬 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 憬 read?
It is read あこが.れる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケイ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 憬?
憬 is a JLPT N1 kanji.