長ちょう嘆たん息そく

noun

deep sigh; sighing deeply

A literary or somewhat formal noun for a long, deep sigh, often expressing sorrow, relief, or resignation.

• 彼かれは長ちょう嘆たん息そくをついて、窓まどの外そとを見みつめた。

  He gave a deep sigh and stared out the window.

• その知しらせを聞きいて、思おもわず長ちょう嘆たん息そくが漏もれた。

  Upon hearing the news, a deep sigh escaped her involuntarily.