Sympathy

"Sympathy" in Japanese

交感

kōkan

(ability to share the feelings of another; empathy)

共感

kyōkan

(ability to share the feelings of another; empathy)

共鳴

kyōmē

(ability to share the feelings of another; empathy)

同情

dōjō

(feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another — see also compassion)

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