English–Japanese

“pitiable” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifubin

Example

私はその犬を不憫に思いました。watashi wa so no inu o fu bin ni omo i ma shi ta

I felt sorry for that dog.

Illustration for 不憫 (pitiable)

How to say “pitiable” in Japanese

“Pitiable” in Japanese is 不憫 (fubin).

Centers on seeing a person or creature as deserving sympathy because circumstances have placed it in a difficult position.

Full entry for 不憫: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不憫

その子の不憫な境遇を知り、先生は支援を始めました。so no ko no fu bin na kyō gū o shi ri sen sei wa shi en o haji me ma shi ta

After learning about the child's pitiable circumstances, the teacher began helping.

Tips for using 不憫

  • The pattern 不憫に思う (fubin ni omou) presents the speaker's response as sympathy for someone facing hardship rather than simple dislike or criticism.

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