“Regret” or “Be sorry” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “惜”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “惜” means “What a pity”, “Feel sad” or “Be despondent” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “惜”

Jouyou Kanji “惜” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
11 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
せき(seki) |
| しゃく(shaku) |
| Kun-Yomi |
お(しい)(o(shii)) |
| お(しむ)(o(shimu)) |
| Meanings |
Regret, Be sorry |
| Grudge, Be stingy |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “惜”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 惜陰(せきいん-se ki i n) |
To regret the fast flowing time, To make an effort to save even only a few period |
| 惜春(せきしゅん-se ki shu n) |
① Lamenting the passing of spring, ② Lamenting the passing of one’s youth |
| 惜敗(せきはい-se ki ha i) |
Regrettable defeat, Defeat by a narrow margin |
| 惜別(せきべつ-se ki be tsu) |
Reluctance to part, Reluctant parting |
| 哀惜(あいせき-a i se ki) |
Sorrow, Grief, Lamentation, To mourn what never returns |
| 愛惜(あいせき-a i se ki) |
Missing someone, Loathing to part |
| 痛惜(つうせき-tsu u se ki) |
To regret deeply, Deep regret |
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