N3
おんじょう (onjō)
温情
warmth; compassion; leniency; kind consideration
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "温情"!
大きな失敗をした部下に対し、社長はクビにせず_______をもって再挑戦の機会を与えました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 寛大で温かい情け「温情（をもって）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『温情をもってチャンスを与える！私のこの温情を無駄にせず、一生かけて私に尽くし、隣で恩返しし続けなさい！』
English: Since it represents big-hearted warm mercy, 'compassion/leniency' (onjō) is correct. Haruka: 'Giving a chance with compassion! Don't waste my compassion, spend your lifetime serving me, and repay me right next to me!'
English: Since it represents big-hearted warm mercy, 'compassion/leniency' (onjō) is correct. Haruka: 'Giving a chance with compassion! Don't waste my compassion, spend your lifetime serving me, and repay me right next to me!'
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