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consolation in Japanese

consolation in Japanese is 慰め, 慰謝, 慰安 — consolation means comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.

consolation in Japanese

慰め
noun
Pronounced: nagusame
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
慰謝
noun
Pronounced: isha
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
慰安
noun
Pronounced: ian
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
慰撫
noun
Pronounced: ibu
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.

What does "consolation" mean?

  1. noun Comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.
    "It was little consolation to know they had tried their best."
  2. noun A prize given to someone who did not win the main competition.
    "The runner-up received a consolation prize."

consolation in a sentence

  • It was little consolation to know they had tried their best.
  • Her friends offered consolation after the breakup.
  • The runner-up received a consolation prize.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "consolation" in Japanese?

"consolation" in Japanese is 慰め, 慰謝, 慰安. consolation means: Comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.

How do you pronounce 慰め?

"consolation" in Japanese is 慰め, pronounced "nagusame".

How do you use "consolation" in a sentence?

Example: "It was little consolation to know they had tried their best." In Japanese, "consolation" is 慰め, 慰謝, 慰安.

Are there other ways to say "consolation" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "consolation": 慰め, 慰謝, 慰安, 慰撫.

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