pity in Japanese
pity in Japanese is 同情, 憐れみ, 残念 — pity means a feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
pity in Japanese
同情
Pronounced: dōjō
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
憐れみ
Pronounced: awaremi
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
残念
Pronounced: zannen
(countable) Something regrettable.
同情
Pronounced: dōjō
気の毒に思う
Pronounced: kinodokuniomō
What does "pity" mean?
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noun A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
"She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain."
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noun A regrettable or disappointing fact.
"It's a pity you can't stay for dinner."
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verb To feel sorrow or sympathy for someone.
"I pity anyone who has to work with him."
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pity in a sentence
- She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain.
- He showed no pity for the men who had cheated him.
- It's a pity you can't stay for dinner.
- I pity anyone who has to work with him.
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What is "pity" in Japanese?
"pity" in Japanese is 同情, 憐れみ, 残念. pity means: A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
How do you pronounce 同情?
"pity" in Japanese is 同情, pronounced "dōjō".
How do you use "pity" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain." In Japanese, "pity" is 同情, 憐れみ, 残念.
Are there other ways to say "pity" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "pity": 同情, 憐れみ, 残念, 気の毒に思う.
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