This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

同病相憐れむ

同病相哀れむ

Reading

Kana: どうびょうあいあわれむ
Romaji: doubyōaiawaremu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
v5m
1

fellow sufferers pity each other

Kanji

Readings: ドウ、 おな.じ
Meanings: same, agree, equal
Readings: ビョウ、 ヘイ、 や.む、 -や.み、 やまい
Meanings: ill, sick
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: レン、 あわ.れむ、 あわ.れ
Meanings: pity, have mercy, sympathise, compassion
Readings: アイ、 あわ.れ、 あわ.れむ、 かな.しい
Meanings: pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize

Example Sentence

同病相(どうびょうしょう)(あわ)れむ。
➥Misery loves company.
Full Entry➤