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なげく
nageku
To sigh, to lament, to grieve
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嘆く
なげく
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To sigh, to lament, to grieve
nageku
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana なげく
Romaji nageku
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What does 嘆く mean in Japanese?
The word 嘆く (なげく) means "to sigh, to lament, to grieve" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
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嘆く is read as なげく (romaji: nageku). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 嘆く?
嘆く is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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