Meaning of 情けない in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
情けない, 情け無い, 情無い, 情ないJLPT 1
-
Kana Readingなさけない, なっさけない
-
Romajinasakenai, nassakenai
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable
-
Example Sentences
情けない, 情け無い, 情無い, 情ない, なさけない, なっさけない used in context
-
なさけないの・・・ボディスラムくらいで、そんな死にそうな声、ださないでよ。
That's pitiful ... don't put on such a death-bed voice from just a body slam.
-
As a parent I was in a truly pitiable state.
-
ってゆーか、こうやってぐじぐじ考えるのが情けないんじゃないのか？
Or rather, is it not just pathetic that I think such whiny thoughts like this?
-
The Japanese people, thinking only of running away in such times, is pathetic.
-
When I think back on what I did, I feel pretty stupid.
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
feelings, emotion, passion, sympathy, circumstances, facts
On: ジョウ, セイ
Kun: なさ.け
11 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal