N3
あいがん (aigan)
哀願
pleading; begging; entreaty; tearful appeal; imploring
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to pleading, begging, or making an extremely humble and tearful appeal to someone for mercy or help. Often used as 哀願する (to plead/beg). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pleading? Begging? Don't look at me with those pleading, sad eyes just because you made a mistake! ...っ, If you look like that, I will forgive you instantly with a sweet kiss! Don't test me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『哀願？！そんな捨て犬みたいな哀願の目で私を見つめないで！…っ、そんな目で見つめられたら、私の『お仕置きハグ』で今すぐ許してあげたくなっちゃうじゃない…バカ！』
📝 Example Sentences
罪人は、命だけは助けてほしいと、涙を流して執政官に_______しました。
The sinner tearfully pleaded with the regent to save at least his life.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "哀願"!
クビを宣告された彼は、もう一度だけチャンスをくれるよう、床に頭を擦りつけて_______しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 涙ながらに必死に頼み込む「哀願（した）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『必死に哀願する！身を低くするのね。あんたも私に「一生側に置いてください！」って、男らしく哀願（プロポーズ）しなさい！』
English: Since it represents tearfully and desperately begging, 'pleading/begging' (aigan) is correct. Haruka: 'Desperately pleading! Bowing low, I see. You must also plead manly to me: "Please keep me next to you for life (propose)!"!'
English: Since it represents tearfully and desperately begging, 'pleading/begging' (aigan) is correct. Haruka: 'Desperately pleading! Bowing low, I see. You must also plead manly to me: "Please keep me next to you for life (propose)!"!'
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