JLPT N1 Advanced
悲劇
Tragedy, referring to a dramatic work with a sad ending or a disastrous real-life event.
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1 Noun
Tragedy (as a story/genre)
This term denotes a literary or theatrical work in which the main character suffers extreme sorrow or a fatal downfall.
Example
ロミオ と ジュリエット は 有名 な 悲劇 です 。
Romeo and Juliet is a famous tragedy.
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2 Noun
Tragedy (as a real-life event)
Indicates a disastrous or pitiable event in reality involving significant loss, death, or misery.
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