凄惨
Reading: せいさん
Meaning: gruesome, ghastly, horrible, tragic
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Example Sentence
The accident scene was gruesome.
Usage Notes
Used to describe scenes or situations that are so terrible or tragic that one cannot bear to look. Often used to describe accident scenes, disaster sites, or violent situations. Can be used as a na-adjective.
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