Japanese

じょうねつ
Meaning: passion; enthusiasm; zeal
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

情
熱

Example sentences

He devotes extraordinary passion to music.
彼は情熱をその研究に注いでいる。
He is pouring his passion into that research.
彼は、経験のなさを情熱でカバーしている。
He covers his lack of experience with passion.
彼女は独自の世界観を持つ物語を創作することに情熱を注いでいる。
She is devoted to creating stories with a unique worldview.
情熱がほとばしる演奏に、観客は魅了された
The audience was captivated by the performance that overflowed with passion.
彼の情熱がチームの原動力となった。
His passion became the driving force of the team.
彼の情熱的な演奏は、聴衆の琴線に触れた
His passionate performance touched the heartstrings of the audience.
彼のスピーチには情熱的なパトスが込められていた。
His speech was imbued with passionate pathos.
彼の情熱的な演説に聴衆は熱涙をしぼった
The audience was moved to tears by his passionate speech.
あの老教授は退官後も学問への情熱を失わず、まさに薑桂之性といえる。
Even after retirement, that old professor has not lost his passion for scholarship; he truly embodies the nature of ginger and cinnamon.

Usage Notes

Refers to a strong, burning emotion or enthusiasm toward something. Common collocations include '傾ける' (to devote) or '燃やす' (to burn with passion).

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