WORD DETAIL
嘆願
たんがん
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
嘆願, readたんがん, is an earnest petition or plea directed to someone with authority. - Basic usage: Residents may petition a mayor to preserve a theater, or a family may submit a
嘆願書seeking review of a judgment.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- An earnest petition or plea
- This is an earnest, often formal appeal, such as asking a mayor to preserve a theater or seeking review of a judgment. It carries a clearer cause and urgency than a casual request.