Japanese

しさ

さびしさ
Meaning: loneliness; desolation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

一人で暮らしていると、時々寂しさを感じることがある。
When living alone, there are times when I feel a sense of loneliness.
彼の表情にはなんとも言えない寂しさが漂っていた。
An indescribable sadness drifted across his expression.
彼は音楽を聴いて寂しさを紛らわした。
He distracted himself from loneliness by listening to music.
広い家で一人ぼっちでいると、寂しさを感じる。
When I am all alone in a large house, I feel lonely.
秋の夕暮れに、そこはかとなく寂しさを感じた。
I felt a vague sense of sadness in the autumn evening.

Usage Notes

A noun form of 'sabishii' (lonely), referring to the state or feeling of being lonely.

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