English–Japanese
“pitiful” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinasakenai
Example
子犬が情けない声で鳴いています。ko inu ga nasa ke na i koe de na i te i ma su
The puppy is making a pitiful sound.
How to say “pitiful” in Japanese
“Pitiful” in Japanese is 情けない (nasakenai).
Describes a weak or inadequate state that makes something seem pitiable and reflects poorly on it.
Example sentences with 情けない
こんな簡単な問題も解けなくて、情けないです。ko n na kan tan na mon dai mo to ke na ku te nasa ke na i de su
I feel pathetic because I cannot solve such an easy problem.
Tips for using 情けない
- When 情けない (nasakenai) describes a voice or cry, it highlights weakness and evokes pity rather than physical pain.