Meaning

Primary

Sorrow

Alternatives

Grief, Sadness

Word Type

noun

Explanation

I am sad and pathetic in how I feel. Such a deep sorrow! Such grief from my sad pathetic feelings.

Reading

ひあい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ベーコンを取り上げられたプードルは、悲哀と悲しみに満ちた声でクーンクーンと鳴いていました。

The poodle, whose bacon had been taken away, was whining with a voice full of sorrow and grief.

Kanji Composition