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Verb Conjugation - Tai-Form (Desire)

Conjugating 悲しむ (kanashimu) in Tai-Form (Desire)

In Japanese, the verb 悲しむ (meaning "to to grieve / be sad about", JLPT N3) conjugates in the Tai-Form (Desire) form as 悲しみたい (kanashimitai). Verb group: Group 1.

Context Example

悲しみたい。
Kanashimitai.
I want to grieve.
What is the Tai-Form (Desire) conjugation of 悲しむ (kanashimu)?
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