Translation and Meaning of: 同情 - doujyou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 同情 (doujyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: doujyou
Kana: どうじょう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: sympathy; compassion; sympathize; piety; feeling for
Meaning in English: sympathy;compassion;sympathize;pity;feel for
Definition: To understand and have empathy with the sadness and suffering of others.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (同情) doujyou
同情 (doujou) is a Japanese word meaning "sympathy" or "compassion". The word is composed of the characters 同 (dou), which means "same" or "equal", and 情 (jou), which means "feeling" or "emotion". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the term was used to describe the empathy people felt for each other. Over time, the word came to be used to describe the compassion one feels for another who is struggling or suffering. Nowadays, the word is commonly used in social and emotional contexts, such as in expressions of condolence or in conversations about personal problems.How to Write in Japanese - (同情) doujyou
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Synonyms and Similar - (同情) doujyou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
哀れむ; 思いやる; 憐れむ; 共感する; 同感する; 慰める; 励ます
Words containing: 同情
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Words with the same pronunciation: どうじょう doujyou
Example Sentences - (同情) doujyou
Below are some example sentences:
私は彼女の悲しみに同情します。
Watashi wa kanojo no kanashimi ni dōjō shimasu
I empathize with her sadness.
I sympathize with her sadness.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 彼女 (kanojo) - means "she" in Japanese
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
- 悲しみ (kanashimi) - It means "sadness" in Japanese.
- に (ni) - particle indicating action or direction
- 同情します (doujou shimasu) - means "sympathize" or "have compassion" in Japanese
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "sympathy; compassion; sympathize; piety; feeling for" é "(同情) doujyou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.