(つうせつ)

つうせつ
na-adjective
keen; acute; heartfelt; poignant
1. keen; acute; heartfelt; poignant
Describes a feeling or realization that strikes one deeply and painfully, as though piercing the heart. Often used for emotions like regret, desire, or awareness.
痛切(つうせつ)(かん)じる。
To feel keenly.
自分(じぶん)力不足(ちからぶそく)痛切(つうせつ)(かん)じた。
I keenly felt my own inadequacy.
被災地(ひさいち)(おとず)れて、復興(ふっこう)必要性(ひつようせい)痛切(つうせつ)実感(じっかん)した。
Visiting the disaster-stricken area, I felt acutely the need for reconstruction.

USAGE:
痛切(つうせつ) is most commonly used in the pattern 痛切(つうせつ)(かん)じる (to feel keenly/acutely). It conveys a deep emotional impact, often related to realization, regret, or longing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 痛切(つうせつ)(かん)じる (to feel keenly)
  • 痛切(つうせつ)実感(じっかん)する (to acutely realize)
  • 痛切(つうせつ)(おも)い (heartfelt feelings)
  • 痛切(つうせつ)(ねが)い (a fervent wish)
  • 痛切(つうせつ)反省(はんせい)する (to deeply reflect/repent)