人情

にんじょう
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Human feeling—compassion, empathy, kindness; the warm, sympathetic qualities people show toward others.

Noun

Examples

困っている人に声をかけるのは人情だ。

It's human nature to speak up to someone in trouble (to show compassion).

人情に厚い町で育ったので、助け合いの習慣が身についている。

I grew up in a town with strong human kindness, so helping each other is ingrained in me.

彼女の人情深さにはいつも感心する。

I'm always impressed by her deep compassion.

2

Human nature or common social sensibilities; customs, manners, or the typical ways people behave in society.

Noun

Examples

時代が変わっても人情は簡単には変わらない部分がある。

Even if times change, there are parts of human nature that don't change easily.

人情として手助けしたが、後で返してもらうつもりはない。

I helped out as a matter of human feeling; I don't expect repayment later.