Japanese word

痛切

Pronunciation

Romajitsūsetsu

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveacute

Example

この問題を痛切に感じます。ko no mon dai o tsū setsu ni kan ji ma su

I feel this problem acutely.

Illustration for 痛切 (acute)

More examples

彼の痛切な願いは、皆の心に届きました。kare no tsū setsu na nega i wa mina no kokoro ni todo ki ma shi ta

His heartfelt wish touched everyone's hearts.

Core concept

Expresses an inner response so strong that it feels sharp, immediate, and deeply personal.

Common phrases

  • 痛切に感じるtsū setsu ni kan ji ru

    feel acutely

  • 痛切な願いtsū setsu na nega i

    earnest wish

  • 痛切な思いtsū setsu na omo i

    heartfelt feelings

  • 痛切に訴えるtsū setsu ni utta e ru

    appeal earnestly

Similar words

切実setsujitsu: Describes a need, wish, or feeling that is strongly felt and urgently important.
痛烈tsūretsu: Describes an impact, criticism, or feeling that is sharp and powerful.
強烈kyōretsu: Describes an impression, feeling, or effect that is extremely strong.
悲痛hitsū: Describes deep sorrow or distress that is expressed with great emotional force.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄を身にしみて強く感じるさま。a ru koto gara o mi ni shi mi te tsuyo ku kan ji ru sa ma

Word origin

痛切 (tsūsetsu) combines 痛 (tsū, "pain") with 切 (setsu, "close" or "intense"), giving the compound its sense of a feeling that penetrates deeply.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 痛切 (tsūsetsu) often describes regret, concern, or realization that affects someone with strong emotional force.

Other meanings

  • heartfeltna-adjective
  • keenna-adjective

Related words

  • 痛切さtsūsetsusaacutenessnoun

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