悲報を聞いて、彼は絶句した。
Hearing the sad news, he was at a loss for words.
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I was unable to hide my surprise upon receiving the sudden sad news.
予想外の悲報が彼を完全に打ちのめした
The unexpected bad news completely devastated him.
彼女は悲報を聞いて、その場で泣き崩れた。
She broke down crying on the spot after hearing the sad news.
友人の悲報を聞き、万斛の涙を流した。
Hearing the sad news of my friend, I shed an immeasurable amount of tears.
悲報を聞いた彼女は、嗚咽歔欷して立ち上がることさえできなかった。
Upon hearing the sad news, she sobbed so bitterly that she couldn't even stand up.
突然の悲報に接し、彼は魂飛魄散するほどに驚き、立ち尽くした。
Upon hearing the sudden tragic news, he was so terrified and shocked that he stood frozen.
突然の悲報に接し、彼は失魂落魄の体であった。
Upon receiving the sudden sad news, he was in a state of utter shock.
Usage Notes
Refers to distressing or sorrowful news, most commonly the death of someone.
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