慈
mercy
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
兹 + heart
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.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
大慈大悲
だいじだいひ
great compassion and mercy; 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; welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought
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; welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought
慈悲の心
じひのこころ
A heart of compassion; The spirit of mercy and kindness
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?
Yes. 慈 (mercy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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