synonym Comparative
慈悲
VS
基金
Differences Between "慈悲" and "基金"
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
基金
Meaning
fund, foundation (e.g., charity fund)
Reading
ききん (kikin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
災害援助のために新しい基金が設立された。
A new fund was established for disaster relief.
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！』
- 基金: A sum of money or assets set aside and managed for a specific, often long-term, public, charitable, or organizational purpose (e.g., scholarship fund, relief fund).
- 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！』
- 基金: A sum of money or assets set aside and managed for a specific, often long-term, public, charitable, or organizational purpose (e.g., scholarship fund, relief fund).
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