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Kanji dictionary: 嘆 (sigh)
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嘆
Sigh
This kanji has
13
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
This kanji belongs to
jinmeyō (name)
kanji.
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Meaning:
sigh, lament, moan, grieve
On reading:
タン
tan
Kun reading:
なげ-く、なげ-かわしい
nage-ku, nage-kawashī
Use examples
嘆願する
たんがんする
implore, petition, appeal, entreat, supplicate
不運を嘆く
ふうんをなげく
grieve about one's bad-luck
嘆かわしい醜態
なげかわしいしゅうたい
deplorable shameful conduct, lamentable disgraceful behavior
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