Meaning

Primary

Compassion

Alternatives

Benevolence, Charity, Mercy

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you have mercy for people who are sad you have a lot of compassion. You just can't help but go easy on sad people.

Reading

じひ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

祖母は本当に慈悲深い人だった。

My grandmother was a really compassionate person.

Kanji Composition