傷心 shōshin Broken Heart

傷心 is heartbreak: a heart hurt by loss or sadness. A trip taken to get over it is 傷心旅行 (shōshin ryokō), a sentimental journey.

The Japanese word 傷心 meaning "Broken Heart" is composed of the kanji 傷 (read shō) meaning "wound, hurt, pain, injury" and 心 (read shin) meaning "heart, mind, spirit".

失恋 is a broken heart, love that was not returned. It can also be a verb, to be disappointed in love. 傷心 (shōshin), also on this page, is wider: heartbreak, grief or sorrow of any kind.

The Japanese word 失恋 meaning "Broken Heart" is composed of the kanji 失 (read shitsu) meaning "lost; broken; lose" and 恋 (read ren) meaning "romantic love, being in love".

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