Japanese

ねん
Meaning: thought; feeling; care; attention
Part of Speech: Noun

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念

Example sentences

Just to be sure, I checked the door lock one more time.
その巨大な滝を前にして、彼は自然への畏怖の念を抱いた。
Facing that giant waterfall, he felt a sense of awe for nature.
彼は過去の過ちを思い出し、悔恨の念に駆られた。
He remembered his past mistakes and was driven by a sense of remorse.
その偉大な指導者に対し、人々は深い畏敬の念を抱いた
People held deep reverence for the great leader.
私は彼の境遇に同情の念を禁じ得ない。
I cannot help but feel deep sympathy for his situation.
経済政策の先行きに疑惧の念を抱く。
Feeling apprehension about the future of economic policy.
彼は可惜身命の念をもって健康管理に余念がない。
He is devoted to managing his health out of a desire to value his own life and well-being.
故郷の民謡を聞くと、胡馬北風の念にかられ、遠く離れた実家が恋しくなった。
Hearing the folk songs of my hometown filled me with a sense of 'Koba-hokufu', and I began to miss my distant home.
彼は亡き恩師の墓前で、銜哀致誠の念を捧げた。
Before the grave of his late mentor, he offered a prayer of heartfelt mourning and sincerity.
失敗を恐れるあまり、彼は常に兢畏の念を抱いていた。
Fearing failure too much, he always held a sense of fear and trembling.

Usage Notes

Can refer to thoughts or feelings, but often used in idioms like 'nen no tame' (just to be sure).

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