気分 vs 感情
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 気分
Listen to 感情
| 気分 | 感情 |
|---|---|
KI-bun noun | かんじょう noun |
| Mood; feeling; state of mind. | Feelings; emotions |
How they differ
感情 is broader and more specific to emotional states like joy, anger, sadness, or fear. 気分 is often more general and can include a temporary mood or feeling that is not as clearly defined as an emotion.
When to use each
When to use 気分: Use 気分 when you mean a temporary mood, feeling, or state of mind that may be vague or physical as well as emotional.
When to use 感情: Use 感情 when you want to talk about a clearly emotional reaction or an emotion itself.
Side-by-side examples
- 今日はなんとなく気分がいい。
(I’m just in a good mood today.) - 彼は感情を表に出さない。
(He does not show his emotions openly.)
Register & nuance: 感情 is slightly more formal and abstract than 気分, and it is common in writing, psychology, and serious conversation.