慈
mercy
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of now and heart. Heart being affectionate.
Symbolism
Mercy, affection, maternal. Represents deep love.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents merciful love, boundless compassionate heart toward all beings in Buddhism.
Component Breakdown
兹 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 慈
Four-Character Compounds
大慈大悲
だいじだいひ
great compassion and mercy
干天慈雨
かんてんじう
welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought; realization of something eagerly looked for; a welcome relief
旱天慈雨
かんてんじう
welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought; realization of something eagerly looked for; a welcome relief
慈悲の心
じひのこころ
A heart of compassion; The spirit of mercy and kindness
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Name contains 慈
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慈 mean in Japanese?
慈 means mercy.
How do you read 慈?
On'yomi: ジ (JI). Kun'yomi: いつく.しむ (itsukushimu).
How many strokes does 慈 have?
慈 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mercy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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