synonym Comparative
人情
VS
踏みにじる
Differences Between "人情" and "踏みにじる"
Option A
人情
Meaning
humanity; empathy; human feelings; warm heart; sympathy
Reading
にんじょう (ninjō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
下町の昔ながらの商店街には、大型スーパーにはない温かい_______が今も息づいており、多くの買い物客に愛されています。
In the traditional shopping district of the old town, warm humanity not found in large supermarkets still lives, loved by many shoppers.
Option B
踏みにじる
Meaning
to trample on; to violate; to crush (e.g., feelings, rights)
Reading
ふみにじる (fuminijiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の努力を踏みにじるような行為は許されない。
An act that tramples on his efforts cannot be forgiven.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(humanity; empathy; human feelings; warm heart; sympathy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 人情: Refers to humanity, empathy, human feelings, a warm heart, or natural sympathy toward others in trouble (very famous in Japanese culture as 'Giri and Ninjo'). Often used as 人情味がある (warm-hearted). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Human empathy! Warm heart! S-So what if I was saved by your warm empathy when I was struggling?! ...っ, As gratitude, you must love me for the rest of your life! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『にんじょう（人情）よ！冷たいビジネスの世界でもね、あんたのその温かい人情（優しさ）に、私は救われたのよ。だから、そのお礼として私を一生愛し続けなさい！責任重大よ！』
- 踏みにじる: Often used metaphorically to mean disrespecting, abusing, or violating someone's rights, dignity, or feelings, rather than physical trampling. 感情や権利を侵害する際に使われることが多いです。
- 人情: Refers to humanity, empathy, human feelings, a warm heart, or natural sympathy toward others in trouble (very famous in Japanese culture as 'Giri and Ninjo'). Often used as 人情味がある (warm-hearted). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Human empathy! Warm heart! S-So what if I was saved by your warm empathy when I was struggling?! ...っ, As gratitude, you must love me for the rest of your life! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『にんじょう（人情）よ！冷たいビジネスの世界でもね、あんたのその温かい人情（優しさ）に、私は救われたのよ。だから、そのお礼として私を一生愛し続けなさい！責任重大よ！』
- 踏みにじる: Often used metaphorically to mean disrespecting, abusing, or violating someone's rights, dignity, or feelings, rather than physical trampling. 感情や権利を侵害する際に使われることが多いです。
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