This is the 4412th most frequent Japanese word.
嘆息
Sigh; a breath expressing sadness, frustration, or relief.
In this sentence, '嘆息' is used as a noun meaning 'sigh' to describe the act of expressing sadness or disappointment.
彼はその結果を見て重い嘆息を漏らした。
He let out a heavy sigh upon seeing the result.
Here, '嘆息' represents the action of sighing, expressing regret or sorrow due to a circumstance.
彼女は失敗を悔やみながら静かに嘆息した。
She sighed quietly, regretting her failure.
The term '嘆息' is used to describe the atmospheric expression of repeated sighs, symbolizing a mood of contemplation or lamentation.