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JLPT N4 Elementary

可哀想

「かわいそう」

Poor, pitiable, or deserving of sympathy.

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可哀想 original kanji
可哀そう mixed
可愛そう confusing, uses "cute" kanji
Na-adjective, Noun

Poor / Pitiable

Describes a person, animal, or state that evokes feelings of deep sympathy or pity due to misfortune.

Example

彼 は 病気 で 旅行 に 行けなくて 、 かわいそう だった 。

I felt sorry for him because he couldn't go on the trip due to illness.

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可哀想 (かわいそう)
かわいそう
Poor, pitiable, or deserving of sympathy.
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