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[お(嗚)·えつ(咽)]
oetsu
noun, suru verb

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[お(鳴)·えつ(咽)]
oetsu
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English Meaning(s) for 嗚咽

noun, suru verb
  1. sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
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Definition and Synonyms for 嗚咽

Sob weep convulsively
Synonyms: むせぶ, しゃくる, 咽び泣く, 嗚咽, 忍び泣く, 欷歔, 歔欷, しくしく泣く, すすり泣き, すすり泣く, 泣きじゃくる, むせ返る
Tears the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Synonyms: 啼泣, 嗚咽, 歔欷, すすり泣き, 泣き, 泣く, 涙
Sob convulsive gasp made while weeping
Synonyms: 咽び泣く, 嗚咽, 欷歔, 歔欷, すすり泣き, すすり泣く, むせび泣き

Meanings for each kanji in 嗚咽

» weep; ah; alas
» choked; smothered; stuffy

Categories 嗚咽 is a member of

Weep shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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Tears the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
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Body Process an organic process that takes place in the body
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