- 1. [n, adj-no] pity; compassion
Kanji in this word
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哀
pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathizeOn: アイ (ai)Kun: あわ.れ (awa.re)、 あわ.れむ (awa.remu)、 かな.しい (kana.shii)
Example Sentences
暴君の心は哀れみの情で和らいだ。
boukun no kokoroha aware mino jou de yawara ida .
The tyrant's heart melted with compassion.