Meaning

Primary

Heartbreak

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A wound of your heart. That could be many things, but in this case it's heartbreak.

Reading

しょうしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼に振られて傷心気味なので、パリに傷心旅行に行くんです。

He dumped me and I’m a little heartbroken, so I’m going on a trip to Paris to get over it.

Kanji Composition