Meaning of 寂しい in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
寂しい, 淋しいJLPT 4
-
Kana Readingさびしい, さみしい
-
Romajisabishii, samishii
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
-
Example Sentences
寂しい, 淋しい, さびしい, さみしい used in context
-
なぜかうまくいかず、目下全戦全敗、「彼女いない歴＝自分の年齢」という寂しい生活を送っていました。
For some reason it didn't go well, shot down at every attempt, and he led a sad "History of no girlfriend = Age" life.
-
淋しいです。
I'm lonely.
-
She felt lonely when all her friends had gone home.
-
The mother greatly missed her daughter, who was away at college.
-
The mother missed her daughter who was away at college.
-
She looks sorrowful and forlorn.
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
loneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest
On: ジャク, セキ
Kun: さび, さび.しい, さび.れる, さみ.しい
11 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal