noun
empathetic person; someone who gets it
Internet slang for a person who is understanding, empathetic, or able to relate to others' feelings. Often used in casual online contexts.
あの人は本当にわかり手で、話しやすい。
That person is really empathetic and easy to talk to.
ネットでは「わかり手」って言葉をよく見る。
I often see the word 'wakari-te' online.
理解者 is a more formal and standard term for an understanding person, while わかり手 is casual internet slang.
Compound of わかり (stem of わかる 'to understand') and 手 ('person'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in online communities as a casual way to refer to an empathetic person.