English–Japanese
“loneliness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikodoku
Example
誰にも話せないと、孤独を感じます。dare ni mo hana se na i to ko doku o kan ji ma su
I feel lonely when I cannot talk to anyone.
How to say “loneliness” in Japanese
“Loneliness” in Japanese is 孤独 (kodoku).
Refers to being cut off from meaningful human connection, whether physically alone or not.
Example sentences with 孤独
引っ越したばかりの頃は、孤独を感じました。hi kko shi ta ba ka ri no koro wa ko doku o kan ji ma shi ta
I felt lonely when I first moved.
Tips for using 孤独
- In everyday conversation, 孤独 (kodoku) suggests emotional loneliness, whereas 一人 (hitori) can simply describe a person without company.