Translation and Meaning of: 悲惨 - hisan

The Japanese word 「悲惨」 (hisan) is often used to describe situations or events that are sad, miserable, or disastrous. This term is composed of two kanji: 「悲」 (hi), which means "sadness" or "sorrow," and 「惨」 (san), which means "disaster" or "misery." The combination of these characters results in a word that carries a strong emotional weight, typically used to illustrate extremely unfortunate or painful conditions.

The kanji 「悲」 (hi) has its roots in ancient symbols that represented tears rolling down a person's face, denoting a deep connection to sadness and comion. On the other hand, the kanji 「惨」 (san) combines the image of a sacrificer next to a dog under the sunlight, a combination that in ancient times symbolized suffering or a calamitous situation. Thus, the etymology of 「悲惨」 precisely reflects its modern connotations of sorrow and tragedy.

Applications and Uses Varieties

In contemporary use, 「悲惨」 can describe a wide range of circumstances, from personal events such as the loss of a loved one to natural disasters or humanitarian crises. In literary and cinematic contexts, the word is often used to create an atmosphere of great emotional turmoil or drama. This versatility makes 「悲惨」 a common choice of expression in s of extremely negative experiences.

Other derived forms from the same base of meaning include 「悲惨な事件」 (hisan na jiken), which translates to "tragic event," and 「悲惨な状況」 (hisan na joukyou), meaning "miserable situation." These compositions are widely used in the Japanese language to emphasize the severity and seriousness of the state in question.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 惨め (Mijime) - Desolate, miserable, unhappy.
• 悲惨な (Hisanna) - Tragic, deplorable, related to an extremely sad situation.
• 惨状 (Sanjō) - Lamentable state, tragic scenario of a situation.
• 惨事 (Sanjи) - Tragic incident, disastrous event.
• 惨禍 (Sankа) - Disgrace, calamity, tragic event that results in great suffering.