na-adjective
Describes a person's appearance, expression, or atmosphere as looking sad, sorrowful, or wistful. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
彼女は哀れ気な表情で窓の外を見ていた。
She was looking out the window with a sorrowful expression.
捨てられた子犬の哀れ気な鳴き声が聞こえた。
I heard the piteous cry of an abandoned puppy.