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consolation, amusement

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
なぐさ.める・なぐさ.む
On'yomi

慰 means "consolation, amusement". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read なぐさ.める・なぐさ.む in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 慰 mean?
慰 means "consolation, amusement". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 慰 have?
慰 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 慰 read?
It is read なぐさ.める・なぐさ.む in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 慰?
慰 is a JLPT N1 kanji.