孤独
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Base noun form. Describes a state of being alone, isolated, or feeling lonely, with nuances depending on context. Example: 『彼は孤独を感じている』 (kare wa kodoku o kanjite iru, 'He is feeling lonely.').
Theme
User meets their neighbor Yuki in the park, and they talk about feelings of isolation during busy times. Yuki is a kind person who enjoys deep conversations.
孤独
こどく
isolation / loneliness / solitude
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of 'kodoku' (孤独) as 'ko' (孤, 'alone') and 'doku' (独, 'solitary') combined. Picture a lone wolf howling in solitude — 'ko-doku' → loneliness.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『孤独』 (kodoku) can carry both negative connotations of loneliness and positive ones of solitude for reflection, often explored in literature and art to express deep emotional states.
Forms
Base: 孤独Base noun form. Describes a state of being alone, isolated, or feeling lonely, with nuances depending on context. Example: 『彼は孤独を感じている』 (kare wa kodoku o kanjite iru, 'He is feeling lonely.').