A1 Expression Formal

お気の毒に

Okinodoku ni

My condolences / I'm sorry to hear that

Practice it

Meaning

Expressing sympathy for someone's misfortune.

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Cultural Background

Sympathy is often expressed with a slight bow. Avoid overusing it for small things.

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Tone matters

Say it softly and sincerely.

Meaning

Expressing sympathy for someone's misfortune.

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Tone matters

Say it softly and sincerely.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to show sympathy?

Friend: 'I lost my watch.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お気の毒に

It is the only phrase expressing sympathy.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to show sympathy? Choose A1

Friend: 'I lost my watch.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お気の毒に

It is the only phrase expressing sympathy.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but be careful with the tone.

Related Phrases

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残念ですね

synonym

That is a pity.

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