同情
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Base noun form. Used to express feelings of pity or understanding towards others' hardships. Can also function as a suru-verb when combined with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to sympathize'.
Theme
During a coffee break at work, User and their colleague Mika talk about a coworker who's been struggling with personal issues.
同情
どうじょう
sympathy / compassion
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine feeling sympathy for someone who's 'too' (dou) 'sick' (jou) — you show compassion. 'Too sick' → 同情 (doujou, 'sympathy').
Cultural Note
In Japan, expressing 『同情』 (doujou, 'sympathy') is common in social interactions, often accompanied by phrases like 『お気の毒に』 (okinodoku ni, 'I feel sorry for you') to show empathy and support.
Forms
Base: 同情Base noun form. Used to express feelings of pity or understanding towards others' hardships. Can also function as a suru-verb when combined with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to sympathize'.