Kanji
N1 13 strokes Grade 8 freq #1811

mercy

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

heart kokoro

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

charity; benevolence
mercy; compassion
affection (esp. parental); love
merciful eye (of a Buddha or a bodhisattva watching humanity)
Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis)
great compassion and mercy
charitable organization; charitable institution
welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought; realization of something eagerly looked for
welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought; realization of something eagerly looked for
Maitreya

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

compassionate; merciful

Example sentences

He gave away all his money to charity.

Perform an act of charity.

He appealed to the judge for mercy.

Charity begins at home.