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sympathy in Japanese

sympathy in Japanese is 交感, 共感, 共鳴 — sympathy means a feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

sympathy in Japanese

交感
noun
Pronounced: kōkan
The ability to share the feelings of another.
共感
noun
Pronounced: kyōkan
The ability to share the feelings of another.
共鳴
noun
Pronounced: kyōmei
The ability to share the feelings of another.
同情
noun
Pronounced: dōjō
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.

What does "sympathy" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's suffering or misfortune.
    "She sent a card expressing her sympathy after his father passed away."
  2. noun Shared feeling, agreement, or support for an idea, cause, or person.
    "The union voiced its sympathy for the striking workers."

sympathy in a sentence

  • She sent a card expressing her sympathy after his father passed away.
  • He felt deep sympathy for the flood victims.
  • The union voiced its sympathy for the striking workers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sympathy" in Japanese?

"sympathy" in Japanese is 交感, 共感, 共鳴. sympathy means: A feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

How do you pronounce 交感?

"sympathy" in Japanese is 交感, pronounced "kōkan".

How do you use "sympathy" in a sentence?

Example: "She sent a card expressing her sympathy after his father passed away." In Japanese, "sympathy" is 交感, 共感, 共鳴.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "sympathy": 交感, 共感, 共鳴, 同情.

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