同情的(どうじょうてき)

どうじょうてき
na-adjective
sympathetic; compassionate
1. sympathetic; compassionate; showing sympathy
Having or showing sympathy toward someone's situation, feelings, or suffering. Describes an attitude or response that demonstrates understanding and concern.
同情的(どうじょうてき)な態度(たいど)を示(しめ)す。
To show a sympathetic attitude.
世論(せろん)は被害者(ひがいしゃ)に同情的(どうじょうてき)だった。
Public opinion was sympathetic toward the victims.
上司(じょうし)は彼(かれ)の事情(じじょう)に同情的(どうじょうてき)で、休暇(きゅうか)を認(みと)めてくれた。
The boss was sympathetic to his circumstances and granted him leave.

Formed from 同情(どうじょう) (sympathy) + 的(てき) (-tic, characteristic of). Used to describe attitudes, reactions, or stances that show understanding and compassion for others.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 同情的(どうじょうてき)な態度(たいど): sympathetic attitude
  • 同情的(どうじょうてき)な反応(はんのう): sympathetic response
  • 同情的(どうじょうてき)な見方(みかた): sympathetic viewpoint
  • 同情的(どうじょうてき)に接(せっ)する: to treat sympathetically

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 共感的(きょうかんてき): empathetic — focuses on sharing and understanding feelings, not just feeling sorry
  • 好意的(こういてき): favorable, well-disposed — more about having a positive attitude than emotional concern
  • 思(おも)いやりのある: considerate, thoughtful — broader, everyday expression for caring about others
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Added 2026.3.31 5:14
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