noun
emotion and reason; logic and compassion
Refers to the balance or interplay between human feeling (情) and rational principle (理). Often used in contexts of judgment, decision-making, or justice where both heart and mind are considered.
裁判では、法だけでなく情理を尽くした判断が求められる。
In court, a judgment that fully considers both law and human compassion is required.
彼の話には情理がこもっていて、聞く人の心を打った。
His story was filled with both emotion and reason, and it moved the listeners.
Compound of 情 (じょう, 'emotion, feeling') and 理 (り, 'reason, principle'). The combination is straightforward and reflects the dual consideration of heart and mind.