Japanese phrase
お気持ちはよく分かります。 o ki mo chi wa yo ku wa ka ri ma su
Meaning
I understand how you feel.
When to use it
Expresses empathy with another person's feelings. It is polite and supportive, often used in a calm response to disappointing or difficult news.
Example dialogue
試験、落ちてしまいました。 shi ken o chi te shi ma i ma shi ta
I failed the exam.
お気持ちはよく分かります。 o ki mo chi wa yo ku wa ka ri ma su
I understand how you feel.