Tepo seliro
Definition & Context
Javanese life principle teaching empathy by putting oneself in another's position before acting or judging
Synonyms & Variants
empati
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
menghargai perasaan orang lain
The act or attitude of showing respect for the emotions and experiences of others.
tenggang rasa
An attitude of mutual respect and consideration for the feelings of others.
tepa salira
Another form of 'tepo seliro' that is closer to Javanese spelling.
toleransi
The attitude of allowing, recognizing, or respecting the beliefs, practices, etc., of others without interference.
Usage Notes or Etymology
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)
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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