English–Japanese
“tragedy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihigeki
Example
その事故は大きな悲劇でした。so no ji ko wa ō ki na hi geki de shi ta
That accident was a great tragedy.
How to say “tragedy” in Japanese
“Tragedy” in Japanese is 悲劇 (higeki).
Centers on a severe loss or downfall that brings deep suffering.
Example sentences with 悲劇
誰もが、その知らせを新たな悲劇の始まりだと感じました。dare mo ga so no shi ra se o ara ta na hi geki no haji ma ri da to kan ji ma shi ta
Everyone felt that the news marked the beginning of a new tragedy.
Tips for using 悲劇
- In English, tragedy can describe both a disastrous event and a dramatic work centered on ruin or loss, as in Shakespeare's tragedies.