Vocabulary

What does 哀れむ (あわれむ, awaremu) mean?

哀れむ (あわれむ, awaremu) means to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with.

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Readingあわれむ
Romajiawaremu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
あわれむ
awaremu

to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire

Also written: 憐れむ、憫れむ、愍れむ

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