Meaning
To deeply sympathize with someone's suffering, feeling as if it were one's own.
Cultural Background
Empathy is often silent. You don't always need to say this phrase; sometimes a nod is enough.
Use with 'omoi'
Adding 'omoi' makes it sound more natural in formal writing.
Meaning
To deeply sympathize with someone's suffering, feeling as if it were one's own.
Use with 'omoi'
Adding 'omoi' makes it sound more natural in formal writing.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
彼の話を聞いて、____思いがした。
The phrase modifies 'omoi' (feeling), so the dictionary form is used.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises彼の話を聞いて、____思いがした。
The phrase modifies 'omoi' (feeling), so the dictionary form is used.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is polite and shows emotional maturity.
Related Phrases
共感する
synonymTo empathize