Meaning

Primary

Tragedy

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A sad drama always ends in tragedy. That's what makes it sad.

Reading

ひげき
  • 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

それが悲劇の始まりだった。

It was the beginning of my tragedy.

これはまたかなり悲劇的なシチュエーションですね。

This is indeed quite a tragic situation.

あんた、悲劇のヒロインにでもなったつもり?いつまでもクヨクヨしてたって仕方ないでしょ?

Are you trying to act like the heroine of some tragedy? Moping forever won't help anyone.

Kanji Composition