How to say 'Passion' in Japanese | 情熱

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The Japanese word for Passion is 'Jounetsu', written as 情熱 in Japanese.'Passion' in hiragana is じょうねつ.

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情熱

Meaning

Passion

Reading

じょうねつ

jounetsu

Kanji

情Feeling, Emotion 熱Heat, Temperature

Explanation

The Japanese noun '情熱 (じょうねつ)' means 'passion'. It refers to a strong and intense feeling of enthusiasm or excitement towards something, such as a hobby, goal, or person. This word is often used to describe a deep emotional drive or dedication. For example: he has a passion for music「彼は音楽に情熱を持っている」(かれはおんがくにじょうねつをもっている). Her passion for art is inspiring「彼女の芸術への情熱は感動的だ」(かのじょのげいじゅつへのじょうねつはかんどうてきだ). The word can also be used in contexts like work or relationships, emphasizing a strong emotional commitment.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5674

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 情熱

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

情

Meaning

Feeling, Emotion

kanji

熱

Meaning

Heat, Temperature

Words Related to 情熱 Through the Kanji 情

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 情 as well.

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情報

Meaning

Information

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表情

Meaning

Expression

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感情

Meaning

Emotion

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事情

Meaning

Circumstances

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愛情

Meaning

Affection

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苦情

Meaning

Complaint

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情勢

Meaning

Situation

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友情

Meaning

Friendship

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人情

Meaning

Humanity

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情けない

Meaning

Pitiful

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同情

Meaning

Sympathy

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情

Meaning

Emotion

Words Related to 情熱 Through the Kanji 熱

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 熱 as well.

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熱

Meaning

Heat, Fever

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熱い

Meaning

Hot

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熱心

Meaning

Enthusiastic

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熱する

Meaning

Heat

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発熱

Meaning

Fever

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熱帯

Meaning

Tropics

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'Jounetsu' means 'Passion' .

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