With a heart of mercy, he reached out to people in need.
慈
mercy
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
13 strokes
Radical
心部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ジ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
いつくしむ
Nanori (Name Reading)
しげ, しげる, ちか, なり, やす, よし
Common Readings
ジ, いつく…しむ
Example sentences
The monk preaches the heart of mercy to the people.
The mother's expression was full of deep affection.
The dictator carried out merciless suppression against the opposition.
He nurtures the plants as if cherishing them.
The merciful king gave food to the poor.
I can't forget my mother's compassionate smile.
He is investing his private wealth in many charitable activities.
Example Vocabulary
慈悲
mercy; compassion; benevolence
慈愛
affection; benevolence; deep love
無慈悲
merciless; ruthless; pitiless
慈しむ
to cherish; to love; to treat with affection
慈悲深い
merciful; compassionate
慈しみ
affection; compassion; mercy
慈善事業
慈善活動
慈母
慈善
charity; philanthropy
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