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嘆願

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 嘆願

んがん
歎願
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #21747
1

entreaty; appeal; petition

Examples
彼女は彼に邪魔しないようにと嘆願した。
She pleaded with him not to disturb her.

Kanji in this Word

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
19 strokes
Frequency: 894
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

petition
request
vow
wish
hope

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねが.う
-ねがい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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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