念 (Nen) is a Japanese noun meaning “sense, idea, thought, feeling”.
Meanings
- nounsense; idea; thought; feelingesp. 〜の念
- noundesire; concern
- nounattention; careesp. 念に〜、念の／が〜
Examples
彼は驚異の念で一杯だった。
He was filled with wonder.
彼女の胸に感謝の念があふれた。
Her heart flowed with gratitude.
犠牲者には深い同情の念を覚えます。
I feel profound sympathy for the victims.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).