嘆息
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 嘆息
1
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
Examples
深々と嘆息して、廊下へ向かう。
He sighed deeply and headed to the corridor.
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
息
10 strokes
Frequency: 882
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
breath
respiration
son
interest (on money)
rest
coming to an end
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
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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