JLPT N1 Advanced
嘆く
To lament, grieve, or deplore a regrettable situation.
Readings
Other forms
歎く older kanji
嘆きます polite form
嘆いて te-form
嘆いた past form
1 Verb (Godan, Intransitive/Transitive)
To Grieve / Lament
Describes the act of expressing deep sorrow or regret, often accompanied by heavy sighs, regarding a personal misfortune or loss.
Example
彼 は 亡くなった ペット の こと を 思い出して 嘆いた 。
He grieved, remembering his pet that had passed away.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Deplore / Bemoan
Refers to feeling indignation or deep disappointment about an unsatisfactory state of affairs, social trend, or lack of ability.
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