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かなしい
kanashii
Sad, sorrowful
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悲しい
かなしい
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Sad, sorrowful
kanashii
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JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana かなしい
Romaji kanashii
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悲しい mean in Japanese?
The word 悲しい (かなしい) means "sad, sorrowful" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 悲しい?
悲しい is read as かなしい (romaji: kanashii). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 悲しい?
悲しい is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 悲しい quickly?
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Where can I practise 悲しい in sentences?
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