Meaning

Primary

Human Feelings

Alternatives

Humanity, Empathy, Kindness, Sympathy

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The person (people) feelings are human feelings that every person has. That is what humanity is all about, and often refers to feelings of kindness and empathy for others.

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

  • 人情がのこる

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

    人情があふれる

    to overflow with kindness

    人情がある

    to be humane, to be sympathetic

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