慈
Mnemonic
A wasp nest tumbles from the eaves and lands at your feet. Your heart pounds—you could crush it, but instead you feel mercy. You cradle the fragile nest in your palms and hang it gently back up, your heart swelling with compassion for every tiny life inside.
Additional thoughts
Picture the warmth radiating from your heart outward toward the delicate wasp nest. The contrast between fear and tenderness makes the mercy memorable.Quick recall
A wasp nest falls, but your heart chooses mercy, gently returning it to safety.Details
The keyword for 慈 is mercy. This kanji conveys the concept of deep compassion, benevolence, and loving-kindness, particularly the tender affection a parent feels toward a child. It encompasses the idea of showing gentle care and sympathy toward others, especially those who are suffering or in need. In Buddhist contexts, it often refers to the boundless compassion that seeks to bring happiness and relief to all living beings.
- On'yomi
- じ
- Kun'yomi
- いつく.しむ