Translation of Japanese word "寂しい" to English
寂しい
さびしい
[sabishii]
IPA: /sabishii/
Meaning
AdjectiveUnhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.
How to use
寂しい (sabishii / samishii) — 'lonely / solitary / quiet'. 寂しい部屋 — lonely room. お寂しい — polite form.
🇬🇧 English
lonely
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 寂しい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さびしい
Romaji Transcription: sabishii
Example Sentences
私は寂しい気持ちがした。
わたしはさびしいきもちがした。
I felt lonely.
彼女は寂しい夜を過ごした。
かのじょはさびしいよるをすごした。
She spent a lonely night.
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- 寂しがり屋— lonely person / easily feels lonely
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "寂しい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "寂しい" means "lonely" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "寂しい"?▼
The word "寂しい" is read as "さびしい" (sabishii). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A feeling of loneliness or isolation.".
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