1.
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.
人情に厚い人だ。
That person is warm-hearted and compassionate.
この町は人情にあふれている。
This town is full of warmth and human kindness.
困っている人を助けるのが人情というものだ。
Helping people in trouble is what human compassion is all about.
2.
human nature, the way people feel
The natural tendencies and emotional responses common to all people. Often used to describe universal human sentiments.
期待するのは人情だ。
It's human nature to have expectations.
不安に思うのも人情だろう。
It's only natural to feel anxious.
親として心配するのは人情というものだ。
Worrying as a parent is just human nature.
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.