noun
kindliness; warmth; cordiality
A somewhat formal or literary noun expressing sincere goodwill and warm feeling toward others. Not an everyday conversational word; more common in written or formal contexts.
彼の懇情に満ちた手紙に心を打たれた。
I was touched by his letter full of kindliness.
懇情あふれるもてなしを受けた。
We received hospitality overflowing with warmth.
Composed of 懇 (sincere, earnest) and 情 (feeling, emotion). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys sincere, warm feelings.