English–Japanese
“pity” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaware
Example
彼の境遇を哀れに思います。kare no kyō gū o awa re ni omo i ma su
I feel compassion for his situation.
How to say “pity” in Japanese
“Pity” in Japanese is 哀れ (aware).
Expresses a response to suffering or fragility that combines compassion with a sense of sadness.
Example sentences with 哀れ
彼の孤独な姿は哀れを誘います。kare no ko doku na sugata wa awa re o saso i ma su
His lonely appearance arouses pity.
Tips for using 哀れ
- Although 哀れ (aware) sounds like English aware, the two words are unrelated; 哀れ carries an emotional meaning rather than the sense of knowing or noticing.