情け
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Base noun form. Denotes feelings of pity, mercy, or benevolence towards others. Used in contexts involving human kindness and emotional understanding.
Theme
At a local community center, User and their friend Haruka discuss volunteer work and how to show compassion to others in need.
情け
なさけ
sympathy, compassion
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'sympathy' as a 'feeling' (情 nasake) that 'makes you care'—like compassion. 'Feeling care' → 情け (nasake, 'sympathy, compassion').
Cultural Note
『情け』 (nasake) is a key concept in Japanese ethics, emphasizing empathy and kindness towards others. It's often referenced in proverbs like 『情けは人の為ならず』 (nasake wa hito no tame narazu, 'Compassion benefits not only others but oneself').
Forms
Base: 情けBase noun form. Denotes feelings of pity, mercy, or benevolence towards others. Used in contexts involving human kindness and emotional understanding.