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pitiful in Japanese

pitiful in Japanese is 可憐 — pitiful means so sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.

pitiful in Japanese

可憐
adj
Pronounced: karen

What does "pitiful" mean?

  1. adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
    "The team put in a pitiful performance, losing 6-0."
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pitiful in a sentence

  • The team put in a pitiful performance, losing 6-0.
  • He offered a pitiful apology that satisfied no one.

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What is "pitiful" in Japanese?

"pitiful" in Japanese is 可憐. pitiful means: So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.

How do you pronounce 可憐?

"pitiful" in Japanese is 可憐, pronounced "karen".

How do you use "pitiful" in a sentence?

Example: "The team put in a pitiful performance, losing 6-0." In Japanese, "pitiful" is 可憐.

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