妄
妄·delusion
- On-yomi
- モウボウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 妄想 | もうそう | delusion, wild fantasy |
| 妄言 | ぼうげん | reckless remark |
| 妄信 | もうしん | blind belief |
| 迷妄 | めいもう | illusion, fallacy |
Example sentences
彼は妄想にとらわれている。
かれはもうそうにとらわれている。
He is caught up in delusions.
根拠のない話を妄信してはいけない。
こんきょのないはなしをもうしんしてはいけない。
You must not blindly believe a story with no evidence.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 妄 is usually モウ (妄想 もうそう) but ボウ in 妄言 (ぼうげん).
- 妄想 is stronger than 'daydream' — it implies a belief detached from reality.
Memory aid
Picture it
亡 (to perish, be lost) sitting on 女 — a mind that has lost its footing.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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