いたいけない

i-adjective

innocent and pitiable; helplessly young; tender and vulnerable

Describes a child or young person who is so innocent and defenseless that they evoke a protective, tender feeling. Often used in literary or emotional contexts.

• いたいけない少しょう女じょが一人ひとりで泣ないていた。

  A helpless little girl was crying all alone.

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