How to Say ‘Sad mood’ in Japanese
悲しい気分
kanashii kibun
[kah-nah-shee kee-boon]
💬 Usage Tip: This means “a sad mood” or “feeling sad.” It sounds a little descriptive and reflective, like talking about your emotional weather.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese sometimes frames emotions as a temporary state or mood, which can sound softer and less absolute.
Phrase Breakdown
悲しい
kanashii
[kah-nah-shee]
sad
Describes the type of mood: sad.
朝から悲しい気分です。
I've been in a sad mood since morning.
気分
kibun
[kee-boon]
mood; feeling
In this phrase, it means an emotional mood or state.
今日は悲しい気分です。
I'm in a sad mood today.
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