N3
あわれ (aware)
哀れ
pitiable; sad; miserable; sorrowful mood; pathos
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to being pitiable, sad, miserable, or wearing a sorrowful mood/pathos. Often used as 哀れな (miserable/pitiable) or 哀れみをかける (show pity). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pitiable? Don't look at me with those pitiable, sad eyes just because you made a mistake! ...っ, If you look like that, I just want to hug you tight and never let go!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あわれ？！そんな仕事でミスしてあわれな捨て犬みたいな目で私を見つめないでよ！…っ、そんな顔されたら、私が後ろからギュッと抱きしめてあげたくなっちゃうじゃないの…バカ！』
📝 Example Sentences
寒さの中で震える_______な野良猫を見かねて、彼は家に連れて帰ることにしました。
Unable to overlook the pitiable stray cat shivering in the cold, he decided to take it home.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "哀れ"!
事故によってすべてを失った彼の_______な境遇を聞いて、涙を流さない人はおませんでした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 気の毒でかわいそうな「哀れ（な境遇）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『哀れな境遇ね。でも大丈夫！あんたの隣には、この世界一頼れる私が一生ついてるんだから、絶対に哀れな目には合わせないわ！』
English: Since it represents being pitiable and sorrowful, 'pitiable/miserable' (aware-na) is correct. Haruka: 'A miserable situation. But it's okay! Since I, the world's most reliable one, am by your side for life, I will never let you meet a miserable fate!'
English: Since it represents being pitiable and sorrowful, 'pitiable/miserable' (aware-na) is correct. Haruka: 'A miserable situation. But it's okay! Since I, the world's most reliable one, am by your side for life, I will never let you meet a miserable fate!'
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