Meaning

Primary

Feeling

Alternative

Emotion

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Feeling + feeling = feeling! It can also mean emotion.

Reading

かんじょう
  • 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

  • 感情が高ぶる

    emotions run high

    感情が出る

    one's emotions come out

    感情がある

    to have emotions

Context Sentences

私は感情のコントロールがうまく出来ません。

I can't control my emotions well.

すごく感情がこもった歌い方だね。

That's a very emotionally charged way of singing, isn't it?

感情に流されすぎてはいけないよ。

Do not give in too much to your feelings.

Kanji Composition