English–Japanese
“sad” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikanashii
Example
友達が引っ越して悲しいです。tomo dachi ga hi kko shi te kana shi i de su
I am sad because my friend moved away.
How to say “sad” in Japanese
“Sad” in Japanese is 悲しい (kanashii).
Describes a state in which an unwanted event or loss weighs on the heart and causes sadness.
Example sentences with 悲しい
今日は悲しいです。kyō wa kana shi i de su
Today I am sad.
雨の日は一人でいると悲しいです。ame no hi wa hito ri de i ru to kana shi i de su
I feel sad when I am alone on rainy days.
Tips for using 悲しい
- In simple conversation, 悲しい (kanashii) usually describes sadness caused by an event, while 寂しい (sabishii) more often describes loneliness or the absence of someone or something.