What does kanji 嘆 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 嘆 is sigh.

How is kanji 嘆 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 嘆 are なげ.く, なげ.かわしい; the onyomi readings are タン.

The main radical for kanji 嘆 is 口.

JōyōJLPT N1Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

嘆

Meaning

sigh

sigh, lament, moan, grieve, sigh of admiration

Stroke Order

Variant: 嘆 (Kyūjitai) , 叹 (Itaiji) • Old form: 嘆[4] • Added to Jōyō: 1946

5 reference sentences

彼女は不運を嘆いた。

She lamented her misfortune.

彼は深く嘆息した。

He let out a deep sigh.

それは嘆かわしい事態だ。

That is a deplorable state of affairs.

彼の技術に感嘆した。

I was filled with admiration for his skill.

住民は中止を嘆願した。

The residents petitioned for the cancellation.

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