This kanji means a thought, idea, desire, concern, or attention.

on readings:
  • nen
kun readings:
    -
examples:
kannen idea, sense of (duty, justice)
kenen fear, apprehension
nenbutsu prayer to Amitabha Buddha
nengan one's heart's desire
shinnen belief, faith, conviction
tannen application, diligence
zannen regret, disappointment, too bad

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Last ∆ on 11 March 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.