synonym Comparative
思いやる
VS
憐憫
Differences Between "思いやる" and "憐憫"
Option A
思いやる
Meaning
to be considerate; to sympathize; to show compassion
Reading
おもいやる (omoiyaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女はいつも人のことを思いやる優しい人です。
She is always a kind person who thinks about others.
Option B
憐憫
Meaning
pity, compassion, commiseration
Reading
れんびん (renbin)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼女の悲惨な境遇に、人々は深い憐憫の念を抱いた。
People felt a deep sense of pity for her tragic circumstances.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to be considerate; to sympathize; to show compassion)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 思いやる: Implies thinking about others' feelings or circumstances and acting kindly. Often used when showing empathy. (相手の気持ちや立場を想像し、心を配ることを意味します。)
- 憐憫: This word expresses a strong sense of pity or compassion, often implying deep sorrow for someone's unfortunate situation or suffering. It is a more formal and somewhat literary term compared to simpler expressions like 「かわいそう」 and is frequently encountered in written contexts or formal speech.
- 思いやる: Implies thinking about others' feelings or circumstances and acting kindly. Often used when showing empathy. (相手の気持ちや立場を想像し、心を配ることを意味します。)
- 憐憫: This word expresses a strong sense of pity or compassion, often implying deep sorrow for someone's unfortunate situation or suffering. It is a more formal and somewhat literary term compared to simpler expressions like 「かわいそう」 and is frequently encountered in written contexts or formal speech.
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