English–Japanese
“desperate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihisshi
Example
母は子どもを必死に探します。haha wa ko do mo o his shi ni saga shi ma su
The mother frantically searches for her child.
How to say “desperate” in Japanese
“Desperate” in Japanese is 必死 (hisshi).
Expresses a state in which a person has no choice but to act with every ounce of strength.
Example sentences with 必死
彼は遅れを取り戻そうと、駅まで必死に走りました。kare wa oku re o to ri modo sō to eki ma de his shi ni hashi ri ma shi ta
He ran desperately to the station to make up for lost time.
Tips for using 必死
- The adverb 必死に (hisshi ni) is common in conversation and can describe studying, working, searching, or trying, even when no physical danger is involved.