“Empathy” in Japanese
Short answer
Empathy in Japanese is “共感性” (kyoukansei). Full meaning: empathy, capacity for empathy, sympathism.
Other ways to say “Empathy” in Japanese
自己移入
jikoinyuu empathy, understanding, sensitivity
感情移入
kanjouinyuu empathy
人情
ninjou humanity, empathy, kindness, sympathy; human nature, common sense, customs and manners
共感
kyoukan sympathy, empathy, response, identification (with someone)
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