同感

• Reading: どうかん
• Romaji: doukan
• Kanji breakdown: 同 (dō) — same, together; 感 (kan) — feel, sense, emotion
• Pronunciation: /doː.kaɴ/

Meaning

Agreement; same feeling; sympathy. Sharing the same opinion or sentiment as another person.

A noun and suru-verb (自動詞) meaning to feel the same way or share the same opinion. Used to express agreement and solidarity with someone's viewpoint. Lighter and more conversational than 共感 (kyoukan, empathy). 同感です is a polite and natural way to say 'I agree' or 'I feel the same way.'

Examples

1. その意見には全く同感です。 I completely agree with that opinion.
2. 彼女の不満に同感する人は多い。 Many people share her dissatisfaction.
3. 同感だと思ったら手を挙げてください。 Please raise your hand if you feel the same way.

Usage Guide

Context: conversation, meetings, discussion

Tone: positive

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 同 (dō, same) + 感 (kan, feeling/sense). Literally 'same feeling' — a straightforward expression of shared sentiment.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal