Sigh in Japanese

"sigh" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

ため息

tameiki

たnot in this dictionary+めnot in this dictionary+息breath, respiration

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sigh". The most common choice is shown first.

嘆

Top pick

sigh, lament, moan, grieve, sigh of admiration

Reading: tan

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of mouth and sigh. Sighing with mouth.

What it carries

Sigh, admiration, lament. Represents sighing.

Related kanji for "sigh"

慨

sigh

gai · dark

Composed of heart and already. Heart already lamenting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for sigh?

The most common kanji for "sigh" is 嘆, read as tan. It means sigh, lament, moan. Related kanji: 慨 (sigh).

How many strokes does 嘆 have?

嘆 has 13 strokes.