pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos
Also: pity, sympathize
On'yomi (音読み)
- アイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- あわ.れ
- あわ.れむ
- かな.しい
About this kanji
The kanji 「哀」 primarily conveys feelings of grief or sorrow, often associated with pity. It is most commonly used as a noun, as in the compound 哀れ(あわれ), which means "pity" or "sadness." Another important compound is 哀悼(あいとう), meaning "condolence," used to express sympathy in times of loss. Additionally, 悲哀(ひあい) refers to a deeper sense of sorrow. The verb 哀れむ(あわれむ) means "to pity" someone. A noteworthy usage is in 可哀想(かわいそう), which describes something or someone as unfortunate or deserving of compassion. This kanji often evokes strong emotions and is particularly relevant in contexts involving loss.
Example sentences
哀悼の意を表します。
I express my condolences.
Meanings across languages
- English
- pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize
- Tiếng Việt
- đau thương
- 日本語
- 哀しい
- 한국어
- 슬픈
- 中文
- 哀
- id
- menyedihkan, kesedihan
- th
- น่าสงสาร, ความเศร้า
- es
- patético, tristeza
- fr
- pathétique, tristesse
- de
- tragisch, Trauer
- pt
- patético, tristeza
Common compounds
- 哀れpity, sorrow, grief
- 哀悼condolence, regret, tribute
- 悲哀sorrow, grief, sadness
- 哀れむto pity, to feel sympathy for, to sympathize with
- 可哀想poor, pitiable, pathetic
- 哀愁pathos, sorrow, grief
- 哀感pathos, melancholy, sorrow
- 哀歓joys and sorrows, happiness and sadness
Words using this kanji
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