かわいそう
Frequency rank: 8,435. – 8,448. (for form 可哀想: 3,835. – 3,838.)
- poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitifulword usually written using kana alone
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- かわいそうFrequency rank: 8,435. – 8,448.
- 可哀想【かわいそう】Frequency rank: 3,835. – 3,838.
- 可哀相【かわいそう】Frequency rank: 18,631. – 18,701.
- 可哀そう【かわいそう】Frequency rank: 11,732. – 11,767.
- 可愛そう【かわいそう】Frequency rank: 30,509. – 30,782.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
Used to express sympathy or compassion toward someone or something that is in a difficult or unfortunate situation.
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Example sentences
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They looked at us, as much as to say, "Poor creature."
I feel sorry for his mom; he really puts her through the wringer.
Cut that out. You're just rubbing salt in the poor guy's wounds.
The poor people were at the mercy of the cruel dictator.
It's a pity for you to have to stay indoors in this weather.