Meaning

Primary

Paying A Sympathy Call

Alternatives

Consolation, Sympathy Visit

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The best consolation for someone's problem is paying a sympathy call. It is consolation through a sympathy visit.

慰問 is a formal way of saying お見舞い (sympathy visit). It's often used when someone notable, like a celebrity or politician, makes a visit to offer support and comfort to people in difficult situations, like hospital patients, nursing home residents, or those affected by disasters.

Reading

いもん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私達は毎週日曜日、セラピー犬たちと一緒に老人ホームを慰問します。

We visit a nursing home with therapy dogs every Sunday.

Kanji Composition