Japanese

なげき
Meaning: grief; sorrow; lamentation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

嘆
き

Example sentences

No one could heal her grief.
薤露蒿里の嘆きを胸に、彼は亡き友の墓前に静かに手を合わせた。
With the sorrow of life's transience in his heart, he quietly joined his hands in prayer before his late friend's grave.
かつての都が荒廃し、荊棘銅駝の嘆きを禁じ得ない。
The former capital has fallen into ruin, and one cannot help but lament its destruction.
彼は井渫不食の不遇を嘆き、故郷に帰った。
He lamented his talent going to waste and returned to his hometown.
僧は末法末世の時代に嘆きを示した
The monk expressed his lamentation about the degenerate age of Buddhism.

Usage Notes

Refers to deep sadness or mourning, often caused by a great loss or misfortune.

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