Meaning
Expressing sympathy or understanding for someone's difficult situation.
Cultural Background
Empathy is often expressed through listening rather than advice. In business, you might use 'お疲れ様です' (Thank you for your hard work) as a variation of empathy.
The 'Ne' is key
Always add 'ne' to make it sound like a shared feeling rather than a statement of fact.
Meaning
Expressing sympathy or understanding for someone's difficult situation.
The 'Ne' is key
Always add 'ne' to make it sound like a shared feeling rather than a statement of fact.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to respond to a friend who is sick?
Friend: 'I have a fever.'
A is the standard empathetic response.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesFriend: 'I have a fever.'
A is the standard empathetic response.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but add 'desu' or use 'taihen de gozaimasu ne'.
Related Phrases
お疲れ様
similarThank you for your work
大丈夫ですか
builds onAre you okay?
