Definition of 物の哀れ (もののあわれ)

ものあわ

物の哀れ

もののあわれ

mononoaware

expression, noun
mono no aware, appreciation of the fleeting nature of beauty, pathos of things, strong aesthetic sense(usually kana)
Other readings:
もののあわれ《物のあわれ》
もののあはれ《物の哀れ》[1]
もののあはれ《物のあはれ》[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
thing, object, matter
pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize