Meaning of 哀れ in Japanese

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Definition of 哀れ

あわれ(aware) 【 哀れ ·憐れ ·憫れ 】

哀憐憫 Kanji Details

  1. (n) pity; sorrow; grief; misery; compassion; pathos

    彼女は哀れを誘う有様だった。
    She was in a piteous state.

  2. (adj-na) pitiable; pitiful; pathetic; miserable

    彼は神にあわれな少女を助けてくださいと祈った。
    He prayed to God to help the poor girl.

  3. (int) alack; alas

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