寂しい

寂しい

Lonely; sad; desolate.

Expressing a feeling of loneliness and missing companionship.

最近、友達とあまり会えなくて寂しいです。

Lately, I feel lonely because I can't meet my friends often.

Indicating anticipated feelings of loneliness brought by someone's absence.

彼がいなくなると寂しくなるだろう。

I will probably feel lonely if he leaves.

Describing a melancholic feeling about a seasonal change, not necessarily tied to people.

冬が終わると少し寂しい気持ちになる。

I feel a little melancholic when winter ends.