Japanese Conversation · Level 64
75 words
Japanese word
同感
Pronunciation
Romajidōkan
Meaning
- nounsame feeling
Example
私も同感です。watashi mo dō kan de su
I feel the same way.
More examples
その意見には同感ですが、実行方法には不安があります。so no i ken ni wa dō kan de su ga jik kō hō hō ni wa fu an ga a ri ma su
I agree with that opinion, but I am concerned about how to put it into practice.
Core concept
Expresses that a person's feelings or view match those of another person, often signaling agreement.
Common phrases
同感の意を表すdō kan no i o arawa su
express agreement
同感を覚えるdō kan o obo e ru
feel the same way
Similar words
同意dōi: A state of agreeing with what another person says, thinks, or decides.
共感kyōkan: A feeling of understanding and sharing another person's emotions or experience.
賛成sansei: A favorable position toward a proposal, idea, or action.
Definition in Japanese
相手と同じ気持ちや意見を持っていること。ai te to ona ji ki mo chi ya i ken o mo tte i ru ko to
Word origin
同 (dō, "same") and 感 (kan, "feeling") combine in the Sino-Japanese compound 同感 (dōkan) to mean sharing the same feeling.
Usage tips
- A speaker can use 同感 (dōkan) as a compact conversational reaction, but it does not by itself specify which part of another person's statement is shared.