哀れ

あわれ

Also written as:
  • 憐れ, 憫れ

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. pity; sorrow; grief; misery; compassion; pathos.

  • Adjective

    na-adjective
    1. pitiable; pitiful; pathetic; miserable.

  • Interjection

    1. alack; alas.

Word informations

  • Common word: yes
  • JLPT Level: 3

Kanji

哀pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize
憐pity, have mercy, sympathise, compassion
憫anxiety, mercy

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