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VocabJLPT N2

empathy

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. sympathy
2. empathy
3. Empathy

This noun and suru-verb refers to empathy or sympathy, meaning the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is commonly used in conversation and writing when saying you relate to or feel the same way as someone else.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I murmured quietly, "I really feel that."

Sentence 2

What was it that you connected with so much?

Sentence 3

The government commented that it "sympathizes with the burden felt by citizens."

Sentence 4

In meetings, it's important to show empathy toward customer frustrations.

Sentence 5

How much can you actually empathize with me?