expression, godan verb (-u)
feel sorry for; feel pity; sympathize; regret
Expresses a feeling of sympathy or pity toward someone's misfortune, or regret about an unfortunate situation. Often used with ~と思う or ~に思う constructions.
彼の失敗を気の毒に思う。
I feel sorry for his failure.
彼女が病気だと聞
Hearing that she was ill, I felt pity.