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慨
On'yomi
ガイ
GAI
Kun'yomi
なげ.く
nageku
rue · be sad · sigh · lament
dark
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Component Breakdown
慨=
忄既
heart + 既
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and already. Heart already lamenting.
Symbolism
Deep emotion, lament, indignation. Represents deep feelings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drowning in sadness
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
感慨無量
かんがいむりょう
deep emotion; being filled with emotion; deep emotion
悲歌慷慨
ひかこうがい
indignant lamentation over the evils of the times; indignant lamentation over the evils of the times
悲憤慷慨
ひふんこうがい
indignant lamentation over the evils of the times; indignant lamentation over the evils of the times
Proverbs & Idioms
慨嘆は口ばかり
がいたんはくちばかり
Lamentation is only words
Complaining without taking action to change things