English–Japanese
“lonely” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisabishii
Example
一人でいると寂しいです。hito ri de i ru to sabi shi i de su
I feel lonely when I am alone.
How to say “lonely” in Japanese
“Lonely” in Japanese is 寂しい (sabishii).
Centers on the uneasy feeling that comes from lacking human connection and being by oneself.
Example sentences with 寂しい
友達が帰ると寂しいです。tomo dachi ga kae ru to sabi shi i de su
I feel lonely when my friends go home.
友達が帰った後、急に寂しくなりました。tomo dachi ga kae tta ato kyū ni sabi shi ku na ri ma shi ta
I suddenly felt lonely after my friend went home.
Tips for using 寂しい
- English speakers may connect loneliness only with physical isolation, but Japanese 寂しい (sabishii) also commonly describes missing a person after they leave.