哀れむ To Pity

Meaning

Primary

To Pity

Alternative

To Have Mercy On

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

If something is pathetic then you should try to pity that thing.

Reading

あわれむ

Explanation

Awww (あわ), you're so pathetic it's cute! I will pity you. Reading also comes from 哀れ.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女のお婆さんが、「あの子の人見知りは哀れむべきものだ」とぼやくのを聞きました。

I heard her grandmother grumble, "That girl’s shyness should be pitied."

Kanji Composition

1. 哀

   あい Pathetic