Word details

嘆く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 嘆く.

Dictionary

Entry

嘆く歎くTransitiveGodan verbFreq #4708
1

Intransitive verb

to lament; to grieve; to regret

Examples
「財布を無くした」ジョンは嘆いた
"I lost my wallet," lamented John.
2

to deplore

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sigh, lament, moan, grieve, sigh of admiration

13 strokesFrequency 1,584JLPT N1Grade 8

On

タン

Kun

なげ.くなげ.かわしい

grief, lamentation

15 strokesGrade 9

On

タン

Kun

なげ.くなげ.き

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