Meaning

Primary

Isolation

Alternatives

Loneliness, Solitude

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

An orphan who's alone is trapped in a world of isolation and loneliness. Having no parents is hard enough, but not having anyone else is even lonelier.

Reading

こどく
  • 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

ずっと孤独な人生を送ってきたんです。

I’ve always led an isolated life.

Kanji Composition