pathetic in Japanese
pathetic in Japanese is かわいそう, 哀れ, 痛ましい — pathetic means arousing pity or sadness.
pathetic in Japanese
かわいそう
Pronounced: kawaisō
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
哀れ
Pronounced: aware
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
痛ましい
Pronounced: itamashii
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
情けない
Pronounced: nasakenai
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
What does "pathetic" mean?
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adj Arousing pity or sadness.
"The stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart."
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adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
"His attempt at an apology was pathetic."
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pathetic in a sentence
- The stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart.
- His attempt at an apology was pathetic.
- That's a pathetic excuse for being late.
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What is "pathetic" in Japanese?
"pathetic" in Japanese is かわいそう, 哀れ, 痛ましい. pathetic means: Arousing pity or sadness.
How do you pronounce かわいそう?
"pathetic" in Japanese is かわいそう, pronounced "kawaisō".
How do you use "pathetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart." In Japanese, "pathetic" is かわいそう, 哀れ, 痛ましい.
Are there other ways to say "pathetic" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "pathetic": かわいそう, 哀れ, 痛ましい, 情けない.
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