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Base noun form. Used to refer to emotions, sentiments, or passion in contexts like human relationships or artistic expression. Often appears in compound words to specify types of feelings.
Theme

During a walk in the park, User and their friend Kenji are discussing emotions and how to express them in daily life.

じょう

feelings, emotion, passion

People & IdentityEmotions & Personality

Memory Hook

Imagine a heart full of 'feelings' — it's like a 'joe' (情 jou sounds like 'Joe') who is very emotional. 'Joe's passion' → 情 (jou, 'feelings, emotion, passion').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 情 (jou) is often used in expressions like 『人情』 (ninjou, 'human kindness') or 『愛情』 (aijou, 'love'), reflecting deep emotional connections valued in society.

Forms

Base: 情Base noun form. Used to refer to emotions, sentiments, or passion in contexts like human relationships or artistic expression. Often appears in compound words to specify types of feelings.