noun
tragedy; tragic event
Refers to a disastrous, often violent or heartbreaking event, such as a massacre, accident, or catastrophe. Stronger and more dramatic than 悲劇 (ひげき), which can also refer to a theatrical tragedy.
その惨劇は多くの犠牲者を出した。
That tragedy claimed many victims.
戦争の惨劇を二度と繰り返してはいけない。
We must never repeat the tragedy of war.