Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 悲しい哉(かなしいかな) in Japanese

悲しい哉, 哀哉
Kana Reading
かなしいかな
Romaji
kanashiikana
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    Sad to say; How sad; Alas


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize

On'Yomi: アイ

Kun'Yomi: あわ.れ, あわ.れむ, かな.しい

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JLPT 3

12 strokes

grieve, sad, deplore, regret

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi: かな.しい, かな.しむ

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JLPT 1

9 strokes

how, what, alas, question mark, ?

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: かな, や

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