嘆
嘆·sigh, lament
- On-yomi
- タン
- Kun-yomi
- なげ(く)なげ(かわしい)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嘆く | なげく | to grieve, lament |
| 嘆息 | たんそく | a sigh |
| 感嘆 | かんたん | admiration, exclamation |
| 驚嘆 | きょうたん | wonder, amazement |
Example sentences
母は息子の死を嘆いた。
はははむすこのしをなげいた。
The mother grieved for her son.
彼の技術には感嘆するばかりだ。
かれのぎじゅつにはかんたんするばかりだ。
One can only marvel at his skill.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 漢 for 嘆 — check whether the left is 口 or 氵.
- 感嘆 (admiration) is positive even though 嘆 means 'lament'.
Memory aid
Picture it
A mouth 口 on the left and the body of 漢 on the right — a mouth letting out a sigh as long as a river.
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