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human feelings, natural emotions, compassion
The warm, sympathetic feelings that arise naturally between people. Encompasses empathy, kindness, and the bonds of mutual care in human relationships.
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human nature, the way people feel
The natural tendencies and emotional responses common to all people. Often used to describe universal human sentiments.
Common collocations
- 人情に厚い (warm-hearted, compassionate)
- 人情に薄い (cold-hearted, lacking compassion)
- 人情味 (a touch of human warmth)
- 人情話 (a heartwarming story)
- 義理人情 (duty and human feelings)
Cultural: 義理人情 is a central concept in Japanese culture describing the tension between social obligation (義理) and personal feelings (人情). The 下町 (old downtown) areas of cities are traditionally associated with strong 人情.