1.
emotion; feeling
The emotional aspect of human psychology; feelings and their expression.
情緒が安定しない。
My emotions are unstable.
子供の情緒発達には環境が大切だ。
Environment is important for children's emotional development.
情緒を安定させる薬を処方された。
I was prescribed medication to stabilize my emotions.
2.
atmosphere; mood; emotional ambiance
The characteristic emotional feeling or atmosphere of a place, scene, or artwork.
この町は下町情緒にあふれている。
This town is full of old downtown atmosphere.
異国情緒漂う街並み。
Streetscapes with an exotic atmosphere.
日本情緒を味わえる旅館に泊まった。
I stayed at an inn where you can experience a Japanese atmosphere.
情緒 refers to emotions or atmospheric mood.
READINGS:
- じょうちょ: standard reading
- じょうしょ: also correct, slightly more formal
SENSE 1 (PSYCHOLOGY):
Refers to emotional states and development.
- 情緒不安定: emotionally unstable
- 情緒障害: emotional disorder
SENSE 2 (ATMOSPHERE):
Describes the emotional quality or mood of places.
- 下町情緒: old downtown atmosphere
- 異国情緒: exotic atmosphere
- 日本情緒: Japanese atmosphere
RELATED WORDS:
- 感情: emotion (more general)
- 風情: elegant charm