synonym Comparative
慈悲
VS
慈愛
Differences Between "慈悲" and "慈愛"
Option A
慈悲
Meaning
mercy; compassion; charity; benevolence
Reading
じひ (jihi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
王は、反乱を起こした兵士たちに対して_______深い心を示し、全員を釈放しました。
The king showed a merciful heart toward the soldiers who rebelled and released everyone.
Option B
慈愛
Meaning
affection; mercy; parental love; deep tender love
Reading
じあい (jiai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
孤児院の院長先生は、子どもたち全員を_______に満ちた眼差しで見守り、育ててきました。
The director of the orphanage watched over and raised all the children with a gaze full of deep affection.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(mercy; compassion; charity; benevolence)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 慈悲: Refers to deep mercy, compassion, charity, or benevolence (originally Buddhist, but used generally to express big-hearted kindness shown by a superior or authority). Often used as 慈悲深い (merciful). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Mercy? Compassion? This is my ultimate superior compassion! I am personally cooking dinner for you tonight because...っ, because you looked hungry! Be grateful!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慈悲よ！クタクタにお腹をすかせたあんたのために、私が直々に手料理をご馳走してあげるのは、最上級の慈悲（愛）なんだからね！一生かけて恩返ししなさい！』
- 慈愛: Refers to deep, tender, and merciful love, typically like parental love or spiritual/merciful affection caring for those weaker or in trouble. Often used as 慈愛に満ちた (full of deep affection). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Mercy! Parental-like deep love! S-So what if I forgave your mistake with a warm hug?! I am just treating you with my spiritual mercy and deep love! Don't get cocky!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、慈愛よ！あんたが仕事でヘマしたのを怒らずに許してあげたのはね、私の心に満ちる「慈愛（愛の温もり）」のおかげよ！そのお礼として、今夜は私をたっぷり甘やかしなさい！』
- 慈悲: Refers to deep mercy, compassion, charity, or benevolence (originally Buddhist, but used generally to express big-hearted kindness shown by a superior or authority). Often used as 慈悲深い (merciful). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Mercy? Compassion? This is my ultimate superior compassion! I am personally cooking dinner for you tonight because...っ, because you looked hungry! Be grateful!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『慈悲よ！クタクタにお腹をすかせたあんたのために、私が直々に手料理をご馳走してあげるのは、最上級の慈悲（愛）なんだからね！一生かけて恩返ししなさい！』
- 慈愛: Refers to deep, tender, and merciful love, typically like parental love or spiritual/merciful affection caring for those weaker or in trouble. Often used as 慈愛に満ちた (full of deep affection). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Mercy! Parental-like deep love! S-So what if I forgave your mistake with a warm hug?! I am just treating you with my spiritual mercy and deep love! Don't get cocky!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、慈愛よ！あんたが仕事でヘマしたのを怒らずに許してあげたのはね、私の心に満ちる「慈愛（愛の温もり）」のおかげよ！そのお礼として、今夜は私をたっぷり甘やかしなさい！』
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