慈: the kanji for mercy; affection
慈 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means mercy; affection. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
慈 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
慈 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジ (ji)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 慈善じぜん · jizen | charity |
| 慈悲じひ · jihi | mercy; compassion |
いつくしむ (itsukushimu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 慈しむいつくしむ · itsukushimu | to love tenderly |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 慈善事業に寄付をした。Jizen jigyō ni kifu o shita.I donated to a charity.
- …仏は慈悲の心で人を救う。Hotoke wa jihi no kokoro de hito o sukuu.The Buddha saves people with compassion.
- 母は子どもを慈しんで育てた。Haha wa kodomo o itsukushinde sodateta.My mother raised her children with tender love.
- 慈善コンサートが開かれた。Jizen konsāto ga hirakareta.A charity concert was held.
- 花を慈しむように育てている。Hana o itsukushimu yō ni sodatete iru.I grow flowers with loving care.
Questions about 慈
How many strokes does 慈 have?
慈 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 慈?
The on readings are ji (ジ). The kun readings are itsukushimu (いつくしむ).
What JLPT level is 慈?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 慈
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.