Translation of Japanese word "悲しい" to English
悲しい
かなしい
[kanashii]
IPA: /kanɕiɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveEmotionally negative. Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
How to use
悲しい (kanashii) — 'sad / sorrowful / tragic'. 悲しいニュース — sad news. 悲しむ (kanashimu) — to grieve / mourn.
🇬🇧 English
sad
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 悲しい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かなしい
Romaji Transcription: kanashii
Example Sentences
悲しいニュースを聞いたときは、心が重くなります。
かなしいニュースをきいたときは、こころがおもくなります。
When I hear bad news, my heart feels heavy.
悲しい気持ちを乗り越えるには、時間がかかります。
かなしいきもちをのりこえるには、じかんがかかります。
It takes time to overcome sad feelings.
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- 悲しい気持ち— sad feeling / sadness
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "悲しい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "悲しい" means "sad" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "悲しい"?▼
The word "悲しい" is read as "かなしい" (kanashii). 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 sadness or sorrow.".
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