悲恋
Meanings
1
tragic love; unrequited love; blighted love
Refers to a love that ends sadly, is not returned, or is thwarted by circumstances. Often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
Her life was a series of tragic loves.
This novel depicts the tragic love of two young people.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の悲恋に終わるto end in tragic love
The two lovers' relationship ended in tragedy.
- 悲恋を描くto depict a tragic love story
This film depicts a tragic love story set during the war.
- 悲恋の末にafter a tragic love affair (leading to a sad end)
After a tragic love affair, they ended up parting ways.