気の毒な(きのどくな)
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Meaning: pitiful/unfortunate
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 気の毒で | きのどくで |
| ta-form (past) | 気の毒だった | きのどくだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 気の毒ではない | きのどくではない |
Example sentences
- 気の毒な事情を知って助ける。 — He learns of her unfortunate circumstances and helps her out.
- 失敗して気の毒な思いをした。 — He felt bad about failing.
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