有情

うじょう
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1

In Buddhism, 'sentient beings' — beings that have sensations and emotions; equivalent to the Sanskrit term for all living creatures.

NounBuddhism

Examples

寺の説法では、有情の苦しみを救うことが説かれた。

The temple sermon taught about saving sentient beings from suffering.

2

Humaneness or compassion — a sympathetic, merciful feeling toward others; kindness and empathy.

Noun

Examples

彼女の有情に触れて、私は救われた気持ちになった。

Touched by her compassion, I felt saved.

社会には有情が必要だと彼は主張した。

He argued that society needs compassion.

有情と無情、どちらの態度が正しいのか議論になった。

There was debate over whether a compassionate or an unfeeling attitude was right.

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