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pity; compassion
被災者への哀憐の情を禁じ得なかった。
I could not help feeling compassion for the disaster victims.
哀憐の眼差しで孤児たちを見つめた。
She gazed at the orphans with eyes full of compassion.
哀憐を込めた手紙が遺族に届けられた。
A letter filled with compassion was delivered to the bereaved family.