English–Japanese
“grieve” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinageku
Example
彼は友人の死を嘆いています。kare wa yū jin no shi o nage i te i ma su
He is grieving over his friend's death.
How to say “grieve” in Japanese
“Grieve” in Japanese is 嘆く (nageku).
Centers on giving outward form to deep sorrow caused by loss, hardship, or an unwanted situation.
Example sentences with 嘆く
過去の失敗を嘆くだけでは、前に進めません。ka ko no ship pai o nage ku da ke de wa mae ni susu me ma se n
Lamenting past failures alone will not help us move forward.
Tips for using 嘆く
- Japanese news reports and public statements often use 嘆く (nageku) for sorrow about a loss or setback, giving the word a more formal tone than many everyday expressions.