Meaning

Primary

Isolation

Alternatives

Alone, Friendless

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

An orphan is standing alone in the streets. Orphans don't have any parents and most of the time they're friendless too. It's really sad.

Reading

こりつ
  • 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

ある事件があって、職場で孤立してしまったんです。

The incident is isolated to their place of work.

Kanji Composition