情|じょうjou[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounfeelings; emotion; sentiment
2. nouncompassion; sympathy
3. nounpassion; affection; love
4. nounthe way things really are; the actual situation

• Synonym感情かんじょうNeutralThe everyday word for emotions such as joy, anger and sadness; far more common than 「情」, which leans written and centres on human warmth, bonds and compassion.
• Synonym情感じょうかんWrittenWritten word for the feelings something evokes in you; common in literature and art, as in 「豊かな情感」. Lacks the human-warmth and compassion senses of 「情」.
• SynonymエモーションNeutralLoanword used mainly in psychology or art criticism, rare in daily talk; for emotions in general say 「感情」.
• Synonym情動じょうどうWrittenPsychological term for intense, short-lived emotional surges. 「情」 does not stress such sudden, momentary swings.
• RelatedフィーリングNeutralLoanword for a feeling or vibe, common in speech, as in 「フィーリングが合う」. Carries none of the warmth or compassion of 「情」.
• Related気持ちきもちNeutralThe everyday word for moods and feelings, with a wider range than 「情」; it does not specifically convey human warmth or compassion.
• Related同情どうじょうNeutralSympathy for another's plight, as in 「同情を寄せる」, stressing that you put yourself in their place; 「情」 also covers personal bonds and love.
• Related思いやりおもいやりNeutralConsideration for others, as in 「思いやりのある人」, with a positive ring; 「情」 points more to warmth and compassion themselves.
• Related慈悲じひWrittenOriginally a Buddhist term, now also general mercy and kindness, as in 「慈悲深い」. 「情」 is more everyday and carries no religious colour.
• Related情けなさけNeutralHuman warmth, compassion and also affection, as in 「情けは人のためならず」. Very close to 「情」; on its own, 「情け」 is the more usual form.
• Related感じかんじNeutralEveryday word for a feeling or impression, as in 「いい感じ」. Says nothing about human warmth or compassion.
• Related気分きぶんNeutralA momentary mood or how you feel right now, as in 「気分が悪い」. 「情」 points to human warmth and bonds instead.
• Related情熱じょうねつNeutralBurning passion or zeal, as in 「情熱を注ぐ」. Far more intense than 「情」, and typically aimed at work, causes or hobbies.
• Related哀愍あいびんWrittenBookish word for pity, rarely seen today; say 「哀れみ」 instead. Matches only the compassion side of 「情」.
• Related哀れみあわれみNeutralPity for someone in misfortune, as in 「哀れみの目」. 「情」 is broader, taking in human warmth and personal bonds.
• Related憐憫れんびんWrittenBookish word for pity, as in 「憐憫の情」; in 「自己憐憫」 it carries a negative judgement.
• Relatedお情けおなさけNeutralPity extended as a favour, as in 「お情けで合格」 (passing only out of leniency), so it often suggests the result was not really earned; can also mean affection or love.
• Related惻隠の情そくいんのじょうWrittenSet phrase for compassion or pity, bookish with a classical flavour; covers only the compassion sense of 「情」.
• Related惻隠そくいんWrittenBookish word for pity, mostly seen in 「惻隠の情」; seldom used alone, and 「哀れみ」 is the everyday choice.
• Antonym理りWrittenReason and logic, the opposite of the emotion-driven 「情」, as in 「情と理」.
• Antonym義ぎWrittenRighteousness and moral duty, set against the private feelings of 「情」, as in 「義理と人情」.
• Antonym法ほうWrittenLaw and rules, opposed to the human warmth of 「情」; stresses regulations that must be obeyed.

Use 「情」 for human warmth, personal bonds and compassion, as in 「情が深い」; it leans written. For emotions such as joy and anger the everyday word is 「感情」; for moods say 「気持ち」, for sympathy 「同情」, for consideration 「思いやり」, for burning passion 「情熱」, and for reason 「理」. 「情け」 is the closest match and the usual standalone form, while pity words such as 「哀れみ」 and 「惻隠の情」 cover only the compassion side of 「情」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. （ジョウ/なさけ）思おもいやり、人情にんじょう、情誼じょうぎ。
2. （ジョウ）感情かんじょう、気持きもち。
3. （ジョウ）愛情あいじょう、恋情れんじょう、情交じょうこう。
4. （ジョウ）実際じっさいの様子ようす。事情じじょう、内情ないじょう。
5. （ジョウ）意地いじ。頑固がんこ。