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shoulder to cry on

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Source Word

shoulder to cry on

Noun

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Someone offering emotional support to another in distress.

Japanese Meaning

落ち込んだときに慰めや心の支えとなってくれる人 / 悲しみや苦しみを抱えた際に、寄り添って情緒的サポートを提供する存在

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After her breakup, Maria called Jenna because she knew Jenna would be a reliable shoulder to cry on.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

別れ話のあと、マリアはジェナに電話をした。ジェナなら泣きたいときに寄り添ってくれる人だと分かっていたからだ。

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(idiomatic) Someone offering emotional support to another in distress.

And when you need a shoulder to cry on / When you need a friend to rely on / When the whole world is gone / You won't be alone, 'cause I'll be there / I'll be your shoulder to cry on

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

shoulders to cry on

（ plural ）

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