念


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

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

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Last ∆ on 29 July 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.