切ない
Reading: せつない
Meaning: painful, heartrending, sad
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Example Sentence
胸 が 切ない 気持ち に なる
I get a painful feeling in my chest.
Usage Notes
Describes emotional pain or heartache, often used for bittersweet or painful feelings.
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