N3
こんがん (kongan)
懇願
pleading; entreaty; begging; earnest petition
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to pleading, entreaty, begging, or making an extremely earnest petition/request to someone. Often used with する as a verb (懇願する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pleading? Begging?! S-So what if I am pleading with you to stay for overtime?! I just want to talk with you a bit longer! ...っ, Shut up and stay!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こ、懇願？！私が『もう少しだけ残業（お喋り）していきなさい！』ってあんたに頼み込むのは、ただの業務命令よ！…っ、懇願してるように見える？バカ！』
📝 Example Sentences
人質となった人々の家族は、大統領に対して早期の救出を涙ながらに_______しました。
The families of the people taken hostage tearfully pleaded with the president for an early rescue.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "懇願"!
クビになりかけた彼は、もう一度だけチャンスをくれるよう、社長の前に膝をついて_______しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 必死に願い求める「懇願（した）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『必死に懇願する！身を低くするのね。あんたも私に「一生僕の側にいてください！」って、男らしく懇願しにきなさい！』
English: Since it represents earnestly begging, 'pleading/begging' (kongan) is correct. Haruka: 'Earnestly pleading! Bowing low, I see. You must also come to plead to me manly: "Please stay by my side for life!"!'
English: Since it represents earnestly begging, 'pleading/begging' (kongan) is correct. Haruka: 'Earnestly pleading! Bowing low, I see. You must also come to plead to me manly: "Please stay by my side for life!"!'
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