Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

What is the Kanji for 'Feeling' and 'Emotion'? | 情

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Feeling' and 'Emotion', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Feeling' and 'Emotion' is 情.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feeling, Emotion

    Reading

    kunyomiなさけ

    nasake

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    せい

    sei

    Parts

    Blue

    Example Word

    人情: humanity. The Japanese noun '人情 (にんじょう)' refers to 'humanity' or 'human kindness', often emphasizing the emotional and compassionate aspects of human nature. It is commonly used to describe the warmth, empathy, and emotional bonds between people. For example: he is a person full of humanity「彼は人情に厚い人だ」(かれはにんじょうにあついひとだ). This town is known for its humanity「この町は人情が厚いことで知られている」(このまちはにんじょうがあついことでしられている). The term is often used in contexts where human relationships and emotional connections are highlighted, such as in literature or everyday conversations about kindness and empathy.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    156

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blue

Words Using

This kanji is used in 13 words:

    word

    情報

    Meaning

    Information

    word

    表情

    Meaning

    Expression

    word

    感情

    Meaning

    Emotion

    word

    事情

    Meaning

    Circumstances

    word

    愛情

    Meaning

    Affection

    word

    苦情

    Meaning

    Complaint

    word

    情勢

    Meaning

    Situation

    word

    友情

    Meaning

    Friendship

    word

    人情

    Meaning

    Humanity

    word

    情熱

    Meaning

    Passion

    word

    情けない

    Meaning

    Pitiful

    word

    同情

    Meaning

    Sympathy

    word

    Meaning

    Emotion

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 29 kanji contain the part 忄 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Busy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gender, Sex

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accustomed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remember, Speculate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pleasant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ridicule, Arrogant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Worry, Distress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prudent, Humility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Repent, Regret

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cruel, Wretched

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fearful, Dreadful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flurried, Disconcerted

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Regret, Frugal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Indignant, Sigh

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pleased, Pleasure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Joy, Delight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spiritually awakened, Comprehension

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weird, Suspicious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Lament

    kanji

    Meaning

    Regret, Remorse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constant, Always

    kanji

    Meaning

    Aroused, Indignation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Misgivings, Disquieting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Desire, Hanker

    kanji

    Meaning

    Yearn, Long for

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 青 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear, Pure

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 情 mean?

情 means 'Feeling' and 'Emotion'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.