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yearning in Japanese

yearning in Japanese is あこがれ — yearning means a deep, wistful longing for something.

yearning in Japanese

あこがれ
noun
Pronounced: akogare
A wistful or melancholy longing.

What does "yearning" mean?

  1. noun A deep, wistful longing for something.
    "A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in."

yearning in a sentence

  • A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in.

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What is "yearning" in Japanese?

"yearning" in Japanese is あこがれ. yearning means: A deep, wistful longing for something.

How do you pronounce あこがれ?

"yearning" in Japanese is あこがれ, pronounced "akogare".

How do you use "yearning" in a sentence?

Example: "A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in." In Japanese, "yearning" is あこがれ.

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