哀れ

Meaning

1. n
   pity; sorrow; grief; misery; compassion; pathos
2. adj-na
   pitiable; pitiful; pathetic; miserable
3. int
   alack; alas

Example sentences

• 彼女は哀れを誘う有様だった。

  She was in a piteous state.

• 俺を哀れに思って助けてくれたのさ。

  He took pity on me and helped me out.

• 魔女は哀れな少女を呪った。

  The witch cursed the poor little girl.