Meaning

Primary

Disastrous

Alternatives

Tragic, Miserable, Wretched, Pitiful

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

A sad disaster is one that's especially disastrous and tragic. It's the worst kind you can imagine.

Reading

ひさん
  • 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

残された加害者の家族の末路は、悲惨なものだった。

The assailant’s remaining family member’s last days were tragic.

Kanji Composition