N3
じあい (jiai)
慈愛
affection; mercy; parental love; deep tender love
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "慈愛"!
病床の母親は、心配そうに見つめる我が子の手を、_______深い笑顔で握り返しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 深い愛情と恵みを表す「慈愛（深い）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『慈愛深い笑顔！尊いわね！私もあんたを一生見守る慈愛深い奥さんになってあげるから、覚悟を決めてプロポーズしなさい！』
English: Since it represents deep, merciful, and caring love, 'affection/mercy' (jiai) is correct. Haruka: 'Affectionate smile! Noble! I shall also become an affectionate wife watching over you for life, so prepare yourself and propose!'
English: Since it represents deep, merciful, and caring love, 'affection/mercy' (jiai) is correct. Haruka: 'Affectionate smile! Noble! I shall also become an affectionate wife watching over you for life, so prepare yourself and propose!'
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