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sadness
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. sadness
  2. 2. sorrow
  3. 3. affection
  4. 4. Sadness
This noun refers to the deep emotional feeling of sadness or grief, often tied to loss or misfortune. It is the noun form of the adjective 悲しい and carries a more literary or expressive nuance. You might encounter it in written or emotional contexts, such as "～を乗り越える," meaning to overcome sorrow.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Lost it again…" — the sadness rose right up to my throat.

Sentence 2

Even when you're smiling, there's probably still some sadness deep down, right?

Sentence 3

A song that came on by chance brought back an old sadness.

Sentence 4

I thought I could carry my sadness alone and keep going.

Sentence 5

Food had no taste, and I thought — so this is what sadness feels like.