adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. poor, pitiable, pathetic, pitiful.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
 
かわいそう
可哀想 かわいそう
可哀相 かわいそう
 
 
可哀そう かわいそう
可愛
 
 
可愛そう かわいそう