哀れ【あわれ】
Frequency rank: 5,534. – 5,539.
- pity; sorrow; grief; misery; compassion; pathos
- pitiable; pitiful; pathetic; miserable
- alack; alas
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to a deep emotional response to the suffering or misfortune of others, often invoking feelings of compassion or empathy.
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
Generated: This usage describes someone or something that evokes feelings of sympathy due to their unfortunate condition or circumstances, often indicating a sense of helplessness or suffering.
interjection (kandoushi)
Generated: This meaning is often used to express grief, regret, or sorrow in a somewhat archaic or literary sense, usually in response to unfortunate news or events.