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可哀想な

poor

→ 可哀想だ
phrase Rare #33,621
poor Used before a noun to express pity or sympathy, as in “a poor child” or “a poor person.” Depending on context, it can also sound patronizing or imply that someone is unfortunate or helpless.
JA: あの可哀想な犬を助けてあげて。
EN: Please help that poor dog.

可哀想な人達なのよ

They're such pitiful people.

— ストーカー (1979)

すごく―可哀想な女ね

She’s such a terribly pitiful woman.

— 別れる決心 (2022)

可哀想なことにーそれが着く前まで

Poor thing—until it arrives.

— ダーク・プレイス (2015)

可哀想な子…

Poor thing…

— 鶴は翔んでゆく (1957)

あの可哀想な子の面倒はちゃんと見てるからね。

I’m taking good care of that poor child, you know.

— ソング・オブ・ザ・シー 海のうた (2014)