長年住み慣れた街とお別れするのは寂しい。
It is sad to say goodbye to the town I've lived in for many years.
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It's sad to not be able to see my friends after graduating.
晩秋の景色はどこか寂しい。
The scenery of late autumn is somewhat lonely.
住み慣れた街を離れるのは寂しいです。
It is sad to leave the town I've become accustomed to living in.
今月は出費がかさんで、嚢中が寂しい。
Expenses have piled up this month, so my purse is empty.
長年の親友と疎遠になり、青松落色の寂しさを感じた。
After becoming estranged from my long-time friend, I felt the loneliness of 'Seisho Rakushoku'.
彼女は強がりを言っているが、本当はとても寂しいのだ。
She is talking tough, but in reality, she is very lonely.
Usage Notes
Describes a feeling of loneliness due to someone's absence or a place being deserted. Often interchangeable with 'samishii', though 'sabishii' is generally considered more formal or standard.
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