慈 — 13 strokes ／ Radical「心」
道3Junior high level ／ 13 strokes ／ Radical「心」
- On
- ジ
- Kun
- いつく.しむ
- Meaning
- mercy; affection
Origin
With 心 "heart": a heart that cherishes — mercy, affection.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ジ | 慈愛・慈善・慈悲 |
|---|---|
| いつくしむ | 慈しむ・慈しみ |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 慈悲じひ
mercy; compassion
- 慈愛じあい
affection
Example
慈悲の心を大切にする。
I hold compassion dear.
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