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世道人心 (せどうじんしん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Politicians should take public morals and sentiments into consideration.
Kanji 世 generation, world, society 道 road-way, street, district Related words 世せ 論ろん 世論 refers to public opinion in a broad sense, while 世道人心 specifically emphasizes the moral and emotional aspects of society.
人じん 心しん 人心 means 'human heart' or 'people's feelings', but 世道人心 combines this with 世道 (ways of the world) to focus on the moral state of society.
Etymology A yojijukugo composed of 世 (world, society), 道 (way, path, morals), 人 (people), and 心 (heart, mind). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a classical Chinese-derived compound used to discuss societal ethics.
