Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 歎息(たんそく) in Japanese

歎息
Kana Reading
たんそく
Romaji
tansoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    sigh; sighing in grief


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: いき

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14 strokes

grief, lamentation

On'Yomi: タン

Kun'Yomi: なげ.く, なげ.き

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