Lingaku慰める【なぐさめる】
Frequency rank: 4,297.
- to comfort; to console; to amuse
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- 慰める【なぐさめる】Frequency rank: 4,297.
- なぐさめるFrequency rank: 35,666. – 36,081.
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[Person] comforts [Situation]
[Friend] comforts [Emotion]
[Person] comforts [Experience]
[Person] comforts [Event]
[Person] comforts [Animal]
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- to comfort
- to console
- to amuse
This meaning refers to providing emotional support or alleviation of someone's distress or sorrow. It is often used when someone is feeling sad or down and needs reassurance or a friendly gesture.
Similar to the first meaning, this implies providing solace and support, especially in times of grief or hardship. It's used in more serious contexts where someone is experiencing loss or disappointment.
He tried to console his grieving friend.
This usage implies entertaining someone or making them laugh, often to relieve tension or sadness. It's less serious than the other meanings and can be used in light-hearted contexts.
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なぐさめる慰める【なぐさめる】
To comfort or console someone who is feeling sad or distressed.
はげます励ます【はげます】
To encourage or uplift someone, often providing support or inspiration during difficult times.
なごむ和む【なごむ】
To become gentle, calm, or relaxed; often used in the context of soothing emotions or creating a tranquil atmosphere.
To reassure or give someone a sense of security, particularly in stressful situations.
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The grieving woman was consoled by her friends.
She always comforted herself with music when she was lonely.
He tried to comfort her, but she kept crying.
He consoled himself with the thought that it might have been worse.
Many letters of encouragement refreshed my sad heart.
Bill just wanted to comfort Monica, but she interpreted it as romantic interest.