哀
Kanji · N1
哀 / pathetic
Kanji for pathetic, grief, or sorrow.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | アイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あわ.れ、あわ.れむ、かな.しい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
哀 carries the meaning pathetic, grief, or sorrow.
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Common compounds with 哀
哀悼あいとうcondolence / regret / tribute
悲哀ひあいsorrow / grief / sadness
哀れむあわれむto pity / to feel sympathy for / to sympathize with
哀れあわれpity / sorrow / grief
可哀想かわいそうpoor / pitiable / pathetic
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