Meaning of 情け in Japanese
Definition of 情け
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(n) pity; sympathy; compassion
旅は道連れ世は情け。
No road is long with good company. - affection
Words related to 情け
- (n) coldhearted; pitiless; merciless; heartless
- (adj-i) miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable
- (adj-i) tender-hearted; compassionate
- (n) mercy
- (n) deep affection; excessive love
- (exp) just as it is reassuring to have a companion when traveling, it is important for us to care for each other as we pass through this life
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(exp) the good you do for others is good you do yourself; compassion is not for other people's benefit
これは絶対、情けは人のためならず！いいことしたからご褒美なんだよ！
This is definitely, 'The good you do for others is good you do yourself'! It's a reward because I was helpful!
- (exp) Pardon makes offenders
- (exp) One good turn deserves another
- (exp) In traveling, companionship; in life, kindness
