The recent tsunami and earthquake in Japan has saddened and shocked many people all over the world. In a situation like this, what is the right thing to say? If you\u2019re wondering how to express your condolences in Japanese, there are several ways to say it.<\/p>\n
\u5fc3\u304b\u3089\u304a\u6094\u3084\u307f\u7533\u3057\u4e0a\u3052\u307e\u3059<\/strong> (kokorokara okuyamim\u014dshiagemasu)<\/p>\n This phrase means \u201cPlease accept my sincerest condolences.\u201d<\/p>\n \u3053\u306e\u305f\u3073\u306f\u3054\u6101\u50b7\u3055\u307e\u3067\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059<\/strong> (konotabiha gosh\u016bsh\u014dsamadegozaimasu)<\/p>\n This phrase means \u201cOn this sad occasion we grieve with you.\u201d<\/p>\n \u4ed9\u53f0<\/span><\/strong>\u3067\u5927\u5730\u9707\u304c\u3042\u3063\u305f\u3068\u3044\u3046\u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u30b9\u3092\u805e\u3044\u305f\u3001\u672c\u5f53\u306b\u304a\u6c17\u306e\u6bd2\u306b\u5b58\u3058\u307e\u3059<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n (Sendai<\/span>de daijishinga attatoiu ny\u016bsuwo k\u012bta hont\u014dni okinodokuni zonjimasu)<\/p>\n This phrase means \u201cI heard there was a big earthquake in Sendai; I feel deeply for you.\u201d In place of Sendai, you can insert another place or location. The underlined part of the phrase is where you can insert the place or location.<\/p>\n Unfortunately the reality of the situation is that there have been some people who have passed away as a result of the tsunami or earthquake. If someone you know has passed away, here are some sample phrases that you could use:<\/p>\n \u5fa1\u5c0a\u7236<\/span>\u306e\u6b7b\u306b\u8b39\u3093\u3067\u54c0\u60bc\u306e\u610f\u3092\u8868\u3057\u307e\u3059<\/strong> (gosonpu<\/span>noshini tsutsushinde ait\u014dnoiwo arawashimasu\u00a0 )<\/p>\n This phrase means \u201cPlease accept our condolences on the death of your father.\u201d You can also insert a name or another pronoun in place for \u201cfather.\u201d The underlined part of the phrase is where you should place the name.<\/p>\n \u5f7c\u304c\u6c38\u7720\u3057\u305f\u3068\u3044\u3046\u77e5\u3089\u305b\u3092\u53d7\u3051\u307e\u3057\u3066\u307e\u3053\u3068\u306b\u5fa1\u6101\u50b7\u3055\u307e\u3067\u3059<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n (karega eiminshitatoiu shirasewo ukemashite makotoni gosh\u016bsh\u014dsamadesu)<\/p>\n This phrase means \u201cI heard the news of his death with deep regret.\u201d<\/p>\n Here are some phrases to express relief for those who survived:<\/p>\n \u3042\u306a\u305f\u304c\u3054\u7121\u4e8b\u306a\u306e\u3067\u307b\u3063\u3068\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059<\/strong> (anataga gobujinanode hottoshiteimasu)<\/p>\n This phrase means \u201cI am relieved that you are safe.\u201d<\/p>\n \u5927\u4e8b\u306b\u305f\u3089\u306a\u304b\u3063\u305f\u306e\u306f\u3001\u4e0d\u5e78\u4e2d\u306e\u5e78\u3044\u3067\u3042\u3063\u305f<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0(daijinitara nakattanoha, fuk\u014dch\u016bnosaiwai deatta)<\/p>\n This phrase means \u201cIt was a small consolation that it had ended without serious incident.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The recent tsunami and earthquake in Japan has saddened and shocked many people all over the world. In a situation like this, what is the right thing to say? If you\u2019re wondering how to express your condolences in Japanese, there are several ways to say it. \u5fc3\u304b\u3089\u304a\u6094\u3084\u307f\u7533\u3057\u4e0a\u3052\u307e\u3059 (kokorokara okuyamim\u014dshiagemasu) This phrase means \u201cPlease accept my…<\/p>\n