This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

嘆願

歎願

Reading

Kana: たんがん
Romaji: tangan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vs
1

entreaty; appeal; petition

Kanji

Readings: タン、 なげ.く、 なげ.かわしい
Meanings: sigh, lament, moan, grieve, sigh of admiration
Readings: ガン、 ねが.う、 -ねがい
Meanings: petition, request, vow, wish, hope
Readings: タン、 なげ.く、 なげ.き
Meanings: grief, lamentation

Example Sentence

彼女(かのじょ)(かれ)邪魔(じゃま)しないようにと嘆願(たんがん)した。
➥She pleaded with him not to disturb her.
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