気の毒
きのどく
kinodoku
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
気の毒 (きのどく (kinodoku)) means "Pitiable". It is read きのどく (kinodoku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Pitiable
Also : Poor · Unfortunate · Wretched · Miserable
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Example Sentences
病気の子どもを見るのは気の毒だ。
びょうきのこどもをみるのはきのどくだ。
It's pitiable to see a sick child.
かわいそうな状況で気の毒に思う。
かわいそうなじょうきょうできのどくにおもう。
I feel sorry for that pitiful situation.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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