嘆く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 嘆く
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
Kanji in this Word
嘆
13 strokes
Frequency: 1584
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
sigh
lament
moan
grieve
sigh of admiration
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なげ.く
なげ.かわしい
歎
15 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
grief
lamentation
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なげ.く
なげ.き
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