distress, grieve, lament, be anxious

About this kanji

The kanji 「愁」 primarily conveys feelings of distress, grief, or anxiety. It is often used as a noun but can also appear in verbs related to sorrowful feelings. One common compound is 郷愁 (きょうしゅう), which means nostalgia, a longing for the past. Another example is 哀愁 (あいしゅう), signifying pathos or deep sorrow. Lastly, 愁傷 (しゅうしょう) refers to grief, especially in the context of loss. This kanji captures profound emotional states, so when you encounter it in conversation or literature, it often reflects deep personal feelings or experiences. It's good to note that while it conveys sadness, it can also carry a sense of depth and reflection.

Example sentences

• 彼の愁いを理解するのは難しい。

  It is difficult to understand his sorrow.

Meanings across languages

English

distress, grieve, lament, be anxious

Tiếng Việt

buồn phiền

日本語

愁い

한국어

애수

中文

愁

id

kesedihan, merana

th

ทุกข์, เศร้าใจ

es

angustia, lamentarse

fr

angoisse, pleurer

de

Not, trauern

pt

aflição, lamentar

Common compounds

• 郷愁きょうしゅうnostalgia, homesickness
• 哀愁あいしゅうpathos, sorrow, grief
• 愁傷しゅうしょうgrief, sorrow
• 愁訴しゅうそcomplaint (of pain, suffering, etc.), appeal
• 憂愁ゆうしゅうmelancholy, gloom, grief
• 旅愁りょしゅうloneliness on a journey
• 愁眉しゅうびworried look, melancholy air
• 悲愁ひしゅうgrief