noun
deep condolence; mourning; lamentation
A formal, literary expression of profound grief and condolence, typically used in written condolences, eulogies, or solemn announcements. Not used in casual conversation.
弔電には哀悼痛惜の意を表する言葉が綴られていた。
The telegram of condolence was filled with words expressing deep mourning and lamentation.
A compound of 哀悼 (condolence, mourning) and 痛惜 (deep regret, lamentation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a literary Sino-Japanese word.