Word · 単語
嘆く
Reading なげく
to lament
- 1 to lament, to grieve, to regret
- 2 to deplore
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例文 · examples
「財布を無くした」ジョンは嘆いた。
"I lost my wallet," lamented John.
過ぎ去ったことを嘆いてもしょうがない。
It is no use crying over spilt milk.
彼は現状を大いに嘆いた。
He deeply deplored the situation.
こぼれたミルクを嘆いても無駄だ。
It is no use crying over spilt milk.
過去のことで嘆いても何の役にも立たないよ。
It's no use crying over spilt milk.