不憫
Reading: ふびん
Meaning: pitiful, pathetic, pitiable
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Example Sentence
The child seems pitiful.
Usage Notes
Used to express sympathy or pity for someone's unfortunate situation. Can be used as a na-adjective (不憫な) or as a noun. Often expresses genuine sympathy rather than condescension.
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