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“feelings” in Japanese

Japanese

Also心情 (shinjō)

Pronunciation

Romajijō

Example

人の情は簡単には変わりません。hito no jō wa kan tan ni wa ka wa ri ma se n

Human feelings do not change easily.

Illustration for 情 (feelings)

How to say “feelings” in Japanese

“Feelings” in Japanese is 情 (jō).

Describes inner feelings that shape a person's attitude toward others, ranging from personal affection to compassion.

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

Example sentences with 情

別れが近づくと、相手への情が深まります。waka re ga chika zu ku to ai te e no jō ga fuka ma ri ma su

As our parting approaches, my affection for them deepens.

Tips for using 情

  • The phrase 情がある (jō ga aru) describes a person who shows human warmth and compassion rather than acting coldly.

Other Japanese words for “feelings”

彼の心情を理解するのは難しいです。kare no shin jō o ri kai su ru no wa muzuka shi i de su

It is difficult to understand his feelings.

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