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sympathies Meaning in Japanese (sympathies 英語 意味)

同情, 弔意
同情 in English:sympathies
Phonetic:どうじょう
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sympathies の日本語の意味は「同情, 弔意」です。 (他者の不幸や苦しみに対して抱く、哀れみや悲しみの感情。)

Definitions of Sympathies

  1. 1
    noun
    同情

    Sympathies refer to the feelings of pity and sorrow that one feels for someone else's misfortune or suffering.

    他者の不幸や苦しみに対して抱く、哀れみや悲しみの感情。

  2. 2
    noun(formal)
    弔意

    Sympathies can also be the expressions of pity or sorrow, often conveyed verbally or through actions, especially in times of loss.

    特に喪失の際に、言葉や行動で伝えられる、哀れみや悲しみの表現。

Example Sentences

formal

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family during this difficult time.”

この困難な時期に、ご家族に心よりお悔やみ申し上げます。

casual

“He offered his sympathies to the victims of the disaster.”

彼はその災害の犠牲者に同情の意を表した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

compassionpitycommiserationcondolences

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

indifferenceapathycallousness

Inflected Word Forms

nounsympathy
agent nounsympathizer
adjectivesympathetic

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

offer one's sympathiescollocation

To express feelings of pity and sorrow to someone.

express one's sympathiescollocation

To convey feelings of pity and sorrow, often verbally or in writing.

extend one's sympathiescollocation

To formally or sincerely offer feelings of pity and sorrow to someone.