悲惨
ひさん
hisan
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
悲惨 (ひさん (hisan)) means "Tragic". It is read ひさん (hisan). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Tragic
Also : Woeful · Pitiful · Wretched · Miserable
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Example Sentences
その地域での災害は悲惨で、多くの人命が失われた。
そのちいきでのさいがいはひさんで、おおくのじんめいがうしなわれた。
The disaster in that region was tragic and many lives were lost.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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