嗟さ嘆たん

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

lamentation; deploring

Formal/literary expression of grief, regret, or deep sorrow. Often used in written or elevated contexts.

• 彼かれは友ともの死しを嗟さ嘆たんした。

  He lamented the death of his friend.

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

admiration; praise

Formal/literary expression of deep admiration or praise, often with a sense of wonder. Less common than the lamentation sense.

• その美うつくしい景色けしきに嗟さ嘆たんの声こえを上あげた。

  They let out cries of admiration at the beautiful scenery.