VocabJLPT N3
to be sad
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be sad
  2. 2. to mourn for
To feel or express deep sadness over something, such as a loss or unfortunate event. It describes the ongoing emotional state of grief, rather than just a single moment of sadness.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, what are you so sad about tonight?

Sentence 2

You're really that sad just because they haven't messaged you?

Sentence 3

Even when her ratings dropped, she didn't let on that she was sad.

Sentence 4

When he said "I can't do this anymore," everyone was heartbroken.

Sentence 5

There may come a time when your future self looks back and grieves.