Meaning

Primary

Heartbreak

Alternatives

Broken Heart, Unrequited Love

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The fault of romance isn't the romance itself, it's when everything falls apart. It's when you experience heartbreak or unrequited love. Have you ever felt the fault of romance? If so, remember back to that time, and think about how terrible of a fault it is.

Reading

しつれん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

これは失恋を歌った曲です。

This is a song about lost love.

失恋して、食事がノドを通らなくなった。

I was heartbroken and couldn't get any food down my throat.

失恋なんて、日常茶飯事だよ。

Heartbreak is an everyday occurrence for me.

Kanji Composition