Meaning

Primary

Condolence

Alternatives

Sympathy, Mourning

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Express your unique idea of condolence by offering your condolences and sympathy to people who are going through hard times.

Reading

ちょうい
  • 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

弔意を表して花を贈りました。

I sent flowers to express my condolences.

Kanji Composition