哀しい
Reading: かなしい
Meaning: sad, sorrowful
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Example Sentence
I heard her sad story.
Usage Notes
Expresses deep emotional sadness or sorrow. This kanji variant (哀) emphasizes the pathos or emotional aspect of sadness.
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