Japanese

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

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Example sentences

彼は情に厚い人です。
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.

Usage Notes

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

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