noun
joys and sorrows; happiness and sadness
A somewhat literary noun referring to the mixture of joy and sorrow in life. Often used in reflective or poetic contexts.
人生の哀歓を歌った曲だ。
It's a song about the joys and sorrows of life.
彼の小説には人間の哀歓が描かれている。
His novel depicts the happiness and sadness of human beings.