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 pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop."
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adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
"The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious."
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pathetic in a sentence
- The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop.
- It was a pathetic scene when the lost child sat crying on the pavement.
- The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious.
- His attempt at an apology was pathetic.
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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 pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop." 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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