godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
sympathize with; be considerate of; feel for
Expresses empathy and thoughtful consideration for another person's feelings or situation. Often used when imagining someone else's hardship.
彼の気持ちを思いやって、何も言わなかった。
Out of consideration for his feelings, I didn't say anything.
被災者
I sympathize with the hardships of the disaster victims.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
think of (a distant person/place); cast one's mind to
Used when one's thoughts go out to someone or somewhere far away, often with a sense of longing or nostalgia.
故郷にいる家族を思いやる。
I think of my family back in my hometown.
遠く離れた友を思いやって手紙を書いた。
Thinking of my faraway friend, I wrote a letter.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
worry about; feel anxious about; be concerned about
Primarily used in the passive form 思いやられる to express that a situation causes worry or concern, often about the future.
このままでは彼の将来が思いやられる。
At this rate, I'm worried about his future.
被災地の状況を聞いて、住民の生活が思いやられた。
Hearing about the disaster area, I felt anxious about the residents' lives.