“Sadness” in Japanese
Short answer
Sadness in Japanese is “悲しみ” (kanashimi). Full meaning: sadness, sorrow, grief.
Other ways to say “Sadness” in Japanese
哀情
aijou sadness
悲しさ
kanashisa sadness, sorrow, grief
憂さ
usa gloom, sadness, melancholy, despondency, cares, worries
悲哀
hiai sorrow, grief, sadness
悲しび
kanashibi sadness, sorrow, grief
哀しみ
kanashimi sadness, sorrow, grief
かなしみ
kanashimi sadness, sorrow, grief
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