哀れ (あわれ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

哀れ (あわれ) means pity / sorrow / sadness.

See example sentences below.

哀れ at a glance

哀れ

あわれaware

N3noun

pity / sorrow / sadness

哀れあわれawareN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

pity / sorrow / sadness

Example 1

あの子のことがあわれに思えた。

Translation

I felt pity for that child.

Example 2

哀れな話にみんなが涙を流した。

Translation

Everyone shed tears at the sorrowful story.