How to Say ‘The other person's feelings’ in Japanese
相手の気持ち
aite no kimochi
[eye-teh noh kee-moh-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: [相手の] means “the other person’s.” Pattern: [AのB] = “B of A.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese workplaces, showing you consider [相手の気持ち] helps build trust and prevents conflict.
Phrase Breakdown
相手
aite
[eye-teh]
the other person; counterpart
Here it means the “other person” in a relationship; combined with の to show possession (相手の…).
私は相手の気持ちを大事にします。
I value the other person’s feelings.
の
no
[noh]
of; 's (possessive)
Links nouns: 相手の気持ち = “the other person’s feelings.” Very common grammar in interview answers.
相手の気持ちを確認してから対応します。
I respond after confirming the other person’s feelings.
気持ち
kimochi
[kee-moh-chee]
feelings; emotions
Emotions/feelings of the other person; important for person-centered care and respectful communication.
相手の気持ちに寄り添って話します。
I speak while being empathetic to the other person’s feelings.
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