感情 Feeling

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

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

Common Word Combinations

• 感情を〜

  感情を出す

  to show one's emotions

  感情をコントロールする

  to control one's emotions

  感情を持つ

  to have emotions

• 感情が〜

  感情がある

  to have emotions

  感情が出る

  one's emotions come out

  感情が高ぶる

  emotions run high

Context Sentences

おこると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 when I get mad.

これは大事なことですから、感情に左右されずにれいせいにはんだんしてくださいね。

This is important, so please judge it in good spirits rather than relying on your feelings.

感情に流されすぎてはいけないよ。自分の感情に負けることには何の価値もないよ。

Do not give in too much to your feelings. There’s no point in letting your emotions get the better of you, right?

Kanji Composition

1. 感

   かん Feeling
2. 情

   じょう Feeling