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  3. Tepo Seliro

Tepo seliro

/jv/
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Definition & Context

Javanese life principle teaching empathy by putting oneself in another's position before acting or judging

Usage Notes

From Javanese: 'tepa' (measure) and 'slira' (self). Philosophy of measuring with one's own heart before judging or treating others. Important concept in Javanese culture teaching tolerance and social wisdom.

Real-world Usage

Yen awakmu nganggo tepo seliro, mesti ngerti kenopo bapakmu nesu. (Jika kamu paham perasaannya, pasti tahu kenapa bapakmu marah)

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