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[あい()·がん()]
aigan
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 哀願

noun, suru verb
  1. supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition

Definition and Synonyms for 哀願

Pray call upon in supplication
Synonyms: 哀求, 哀訴, 哀願, 嘆願, 愁訴, 懇請, 拝み倒す, 頼む, 願う
Tap make a solicitation or entreaty for something
Synonyms: 哀訴, 哀願, 嘆願, 懇望, 拝む, 願う
Appeal earnest or urgent request
Synonyms: 哀訴, 哀訴嘆願, 哀願, 嘆願, 懇請, 懇願
Supplication a humble request for help from someone in authority
Synonyms: 切願, 哀願, 嘆願, 懇請, 懇願, 祈り, 祈る
Pray entreat
Synonyms: 哀求, 哀訴, 哀願, 嘆願, 愁訴, 懇請, 拝み倒す, 頼む, 願う
Tap request urgently or persistently
Synonyms: 哀訴, 哀願, 嘆願, 懇望, 拝む, 願う

Meanings for each kanji in 哀願

» pathetic; grief; sorrow; pathos; pity; sympathize
» petition; request; vow; wish; hope

Categories 哀願 is a member of

Quest express the need or desire for
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Plead appeal or request earnestly
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Asking the verbal act of requesting
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Appeal earnest or urgent request
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 哀願

Sample Sentences for 哀願

He entreated his wife not to leave him.
There is a look of appeal on her sad face.

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