哀あい哀あい

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

deeply sad; grieving

Archaic literary word used in classical or poetic contexts; describes a state of profound sorrow or lamentation. Functions as a taru-adjective or adverb with と.

• 彼かの女じょは哀あい哀あいとして、亡なき夫おっとを偲しのんだ。

  She grieved deeply, remembering her late husband.