Japanese symbol for “sympathize”
気の毒に思う
きのどくにおもう
Romaji: kinodokuniomou
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
In Japanese, sympathize is 気の毒に思う, read きのどくにおもう (kinodokuniomou).
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Meanings
- exp, v5u to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
Written forms: 気の毒に思う、気のどくに思う. Readings: きのどくにおもう.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
| 元気 | げんき genki | lively; full of spirit; energetic |
| 電気 | でんき denki | electricity |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき fun'iki | atmosphere; mood; ambience |
| 中毒 | ちゅうどく chuudoku | poisoning |
| 消毒 | しょうどく shoudoku | disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation |
| 思う | おもう omou | to think; to consider; to believe |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sympathize”.
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