Explanation

painful; heartbreaking; wistful; poignant; deeply moving

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Example Sentences

• 彼女の歌声に切なさを感じた

  I felt a deep sense of sadness in her singing voice.

  かのじょのうたごえにせつなさをかんじた

  kanojo no utagoe ni setsunasa wo kanjita

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• この映画は切ない結末がある

  This movie has a heartbreaking ending.

  このえいがはせつないけつまつがある

  kono eiga wa setsunai ketsumatsu ga aru

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• 彼の幸せそうな笑顔を見て、私は切ない気持ちになった

  Seeing his happy smile, I felt a wistful feeling inside.

  かれのしあわせそうなえがおをみて、わたしはせつないきもちになった

  kare no shiawase sou na egao wo mite, watashi wa setsunai kimochi ni natta

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• この映画は切ないラブストーリーだ

  This movie is a poignant love story.

  このえいがはせつないらぶすとーりーだ

  kono eiga wa setsunai rabu suto-ri- da

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• 彼の切ない願いを叶えたい

  I want to fulfill his heartfelt wish.

  かれのせつないねがいをかなえたい

  kare no setsunai negai wo kanaetai

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Remember that 'setsunai' is an い-adjective, so it conjugates like other い-adjectives.
• This word is often used to describe emotional moments in literature, music, and movies.
• It's an important vocabulary for JLPT N1, so practice its reading and writing thoroughly.
• Try to incorporate 'setsunai' into your own sentences to deepen your understanding of its nuances.
• Explore related words to expand your emotional vocabulary and express yourself more effectively.

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• * 感動Pronunciation
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• * 切り裂くPronunciation
• * 切なさPronunciation
• * 哀しいPronunciation