心痛
しんつう · shintsuu (also spelled shintsu)
Worry, mental agony, heartache
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心痛 is a formal, literary word for deep emotional pain, used more in writing than casual speech.
Example sentences
子供の病気に心痛が絶えない。
I am constantly worried about my child's illness.
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彼女の心痛を思うと胸が痛む。
My heart aches when I think of her heartache.
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What does 心痛 mean?
Worry, mental agony, heartache.
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しんつう (shintsuu). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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