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“emotion” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijōcho

Example

彼の文章は情緒が豊かです。kare no bun shō wa jō cho ga yuta ka de su

His writing is full of feeling.

Illustration for 情緒 (emotion)

How to say “emotion” in Japanese

“Emotion” in Japanese is 情緒 (jōcho).

Refers to the feelings and emotional movements within a person, including the response stirred by music, art, or events.

Full entry for 情緒: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 情緒

文学は読者の情緒に深く働きかけます。bun gaku wa doku sha no jō cho ni fuka ku hatara ki ka ke ma su

Literature deeply affects the reader's emotions.

Tips for using 情緒

  • 情緒 (jōcho) is used for the mood created by scenery, architecture, or art, so it can describe an atmosphere as well as a person's feelings.

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