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empathy in Japanese

empathy in Japanese is 共感 — empathy means the ability to understand and share someone else's feelings.

empathy in Japanese

共感
noun
Pronounced: kyōkan

What does "empathy" mean?

  1. noun The ability to understand and share someone else's feelings.
    "A good doctor needs empathy as much as medical knowledge."
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empathy in a sentence

  • A good doctor needs empathy as much as medical knowledge.
  • Great teachers show empathy toward struggling students.

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What is "empathy" in Japanese?

"empathy" in Japanese is 共感. empathy means: The ability to understand and share someone else's feelings.

How do you pronounce 共感?

"empathy" in Japanese is 共感, pronounced "kyōkan".

How do you use "empathy" in a sentence?

Example: "A good doctor needs empathy as much as medical knowledge." In Japanese, "empathy" is 共感.

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