惨め

みじめ
JLPT:N1
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Miserable; wretched — describes a pitiable, unhappy, or shameful condition or feeling. The noun form is 'mijimesa' (惨めさ).

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試合に負けて彼はとても惨めな気持ちになった。

He felt very miserable after losing the match.

あの映画の主人公は惨めな一生を送った。

The protagonist of that film led a pitiable life.

惨めな姿を人に見られたくない。

I don't want people to see me in a miserable state.

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