English–Japanese
“sadness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikanashimi
Example
彼女は悲しみを隠しています。kano jo wa kana shi mi o kaku shi te i ma su
She is hiding her sadness.
How to say “sadness” in Japanese
“Sadness” in Japanese is 悲しみ (kanashimi).
Describes the emotional pain and heaviness that arise when something important is lost or goes wrong.
Example sentences with 悲しみ
大切な人を失った悲しみは、時間がたっても消えません。tai setsu na hito o ushina tta kana shi mi wa ji kan ga ta tte mo ki e ma se n
The sadness of losing someone dear does not fade over time.
Tips for using 悲しみ
- In everyday Japanese, 悲しみ (kanashimi) often sounds more formal or literary, while 悲しい (kanashii) is more common for saying that someone feels sad.