synonym Comparative
温情
VS
容赦
Differences Between "温情" and "容赦"
Option A
温情
Meaning
warmth; compassion; leniency; kind consideration
Reading
おんじょう (onjō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
裁判官は、被告人の深く反省する様子を見て、_______ある判決を下しました。
Looking at the defendant deeply reflecting, the judge handed down a compassionate ruling.
Option B
容赦
Meaning
pardon, forgiveness, leniency, mercy
Reading
ようしゃ (yousha)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はどんな小さなミスも容赦しない厳しい上司だ。
He is a strict boss who doesn't tolerate even small mistakes.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(warmth; compassion; leniency; kind consideration)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 温情: Refers to warm-hearted compassion, kind consideration, or leniency shown by a superior or authority toward a subordinate. Often used as 温情をかける (show leniency) or 温情判決. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Warmth? Compassion? This is my special compassion as your superior! I am letting you off the hook for this mistake because...っ, because I want to see you smile! That's all!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『温情よ！今回のミスを見逃してあげるのは、私からの温情（特別待遇）なんだからね！…っ、あんたのへこんだ顔を見るのが、その、胸が痛むからとかじゃないから！』
- 容赦: Implies showing leniency or mercy, especially when one could be strict or harsh. Most commonly used in negative constructions like 「容赦しない」 (to show no mercy/lenience) or 「容赦なく」 (mercilessly, relentlessly).
- 温情: Refers to warm-hearted compassion, kind consideration, or leniency shown by a superior or authority toward a subordinate. Often used as 温情をかける (show leniency) or 温情判決. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Warmth? Compassion? This is my special compassion as your superior! I am letting you off the hook for this mistake because...っ, because I want to see you smile! That's all!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『温情よ！今回のミスを見逃してあげるのは、私からの温情（特別待遇）なんだからね！…っ、あんたのへこんだ顔を見るのが、その、胸が痛むからとかじゃないから！』
- 容赦: Implies showing leniency or mercy, especially when one could be strict or harsh. Most commonly used in negative constructions like 「容赦しない」 (to show no mercy/lenience) or 「容赦なく」 (mercilessly, relentlessly).
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