泣なき別わかれ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

tearful parting; parting in tears

Describes a sad farewell where people cry. Also used figuratively for situations where things go wrong or plans diverge, leading to a metaphorical 'parting'.

• 駅えきで友とも達だちと泣なき別わかれになった。

  I parted from my friend in tears at the station.

• プロジェクトは途と中ちゅうで泣なき別わかれになってしまっ