Japanese

じょう
Meaning: emotion; sympathy; compassion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

情

Example sentences

He is a person of deep compassion.
人間は、知、情、意の三つの側面から成り立っている。
Humans are composed of three aspects: intellect, emotion, and will.
恩愛の情が彼にとって大きな枷となっている。
The bonds of affection have become a heavy shackle for him.
彼は捨てられた子犬に対して憐憫の情を抱いた。
He felt a sense of pity for the abandoned puppy.
彼は長い間、彼女に恋慕の情を抱いていた。
He had harbored feelings of love for her for a long time.
二人の間には、長年にわたる綢繆の情があった。
Between the two, there was a feeling of deep intimacy built over many years.
遠い異国の地にいる友を思い、屋梁落月の情に浸る。
Thinking of a friend in a far-off foreign land, I am immersed in the feeling of missing them deeply.
親友が遠い地へ旅立つ際、私は河梁之吟の情を禁じ得なかった。
I couldn't help but feel the sorrow of parting as my close friend left for a distant land.
遠く離れた友を思い、落月屋梁の情に駆られる。
Thinking of a friend far away, I am overcome by the feeling of longing.
遠くの友を思い、渭樹江雲の情を抱く。
Thinking of my friend far away, I hold the sentiment of Iju Kouun.

Usage Notes

Refers to feelings, affection, or a sympathetic nature toward others.

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