Meaning

Primary

Human Feelings

Alternatives

Humanity, Kindness

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Person feelings are the human feelings every person has. They're the humanity and kindness you feel toward others.

人情 is often used in literature to describe the warmth found in human interactions and the heartfelt bonds they create. It literally means natural human emotions, but it's really about the kindness, compassion, and empathy people show toward one another.

Reading

にんじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 人情がある

    to be humane, to be sympathetic

    人情があふれる

    to overflow with kindness

    人情がのこる

    to retain one's humanity, to retain one's empathy for others

Context Sentences

昔の人にはもっと人情があった。

In the past, people had more humanity.

ヤクザは人情を重んじます。

Yakuza value human emotions.

あの人、ああ見えて、わりと人情家だよね。

That person, despite appearances, is quite humane, aren't they?

Kanji Composition