哀れ

Quick Meaning

哀れ means "pity, sorrow, grief".哀

Reading

• Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
• Romaji: aware

Study Flow

First read 哀れ aloud, then connect the sound "aware" with the meaning "pity, sorrow, grief".哀

Recall Practice

1. Cover the English and say the meaning of 哀れ.哀
2. Cover the Japanese and write the word for "pity, sorrow, grief".
3. Say the romaji aloud: aware.

Mini Sentence Drill

Write one short sentence using 哀れ. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.哀

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