B1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Expressing sympathy to someone who has suffered a loss.
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Cultural Background
Death is a sensitive topic; fixed phrases are used to avoid awkwardness.
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Avoid sarcasm
Never use this sarcastically.
Meaning
Expressing sympathy to someone who has suffered a loss.
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Avoid sarcasm
Never use this sarcastically.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to offer condolences?
A friend tells you their cat died. What do you say?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
ご愁傷様 is for humans; 残念でしたね is better for pets or general bad news.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the correct way to offer condolences?
Choose
B1
A friend tells you their cat died. What do you say?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
ご愁傷様 is for humans; 残念でしたね is better for pets or general bad news.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for humans.
Related Phrases
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お悔やみ申し上げます
synonymI offer my condolences.
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