N1
しゅうしょう (shūshō)
愁傷
sorrow, grief; (used as an interjection) My condolences; I am sorry to hear that.
💡 Nuance & Usage:
As a noun, it means deep sorrow or grief. As an interjection (ご愁傷様です - go-shūshō-sama desu), it's a formal expression of condolences, especially used when someone has lost a loved one.
📝 Example Sentences
友人の不幸を聞き、ご愁傷様ですと声をかけた。
Hearing of my friend's misfortune, I offered my condolences.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "愁傷"!
彼の_______を思うと、何も言えなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「愁傷」は深い悲しみやいたみを意味し、その感情を思うと言葉が出ないことがあります。
English: When someone is experiencing deep sorrow, or '愁傷' (shūshō), it can be hard to find words.
English: When someone is experiencing deep sorrow, or '愁傷' (shūshō), it can be hard to find words.
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