Japanese symbol for “passion”
情熱
じょうねつ
Romaji: jounetsu
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
In Japanese, passion is 情熱, read じょうねつ (jounetsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n passion; enthusiasm; zeal
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “passion”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 感動 | かんどう kandou | being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion |
| 情 | じょう jou | passion; affection; love |
| 熱 | ねつ netsu | zeal; passion; enthusiasm |
| 激情 | げきじょう gekijou | violent emotion; passion; fury |
| パッション | パッション passhon | passion; ardor; enthusiasm |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 情報 | じょうほう jouhou | information; news; report |
| 感情 | かんじょう kanjou | emotion; feeling; feelings |
| 事情 | じじょう jijou | circumstances; conditions; situation |
| 表情 | ひょうじょう hyoujou | facial expression; countenance |
| 愛情 | あいじょう aijou | love; affection |
| 熱心 | ねっしん nesshin | zealous; enthusiastic; ardent |
| 熱い | あつい atsui | hot (to the touch) |
| 熱帯 | ねったい nettai | tropics |
See also: Chinese symbol for “passion”.
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