見るに忍びない

Reading

Kana: みるにしのびない

Romaji: mirunishinobinai

Definition

exp

1

So miserable that it is painful to look at; can't bear to look at; painful to watch

Note: idiomatic expression

Kanji

見

Readings: ケン、 み.る、 み.える、 み.せる

Meanings: see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible

忍

Readings: ニン、 しの.ぶ、 しの.ばせる

Meanings: endure, bear, put up with, conceal, secrete, spy, sneak