Meaning

Primary

Condolence

Alternatives

Regret, Sympathy, Lament

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Grieve for a pathetic situation by offering your condolences. Showing regret is the best way to handle it.

Reading

あいとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

哀悼の意を表して、黙祷しました。

I expressed my condolences and prayed silently.

Kanji Composition