Word details
情けは人の為ならず
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 情けは人の為ならず.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Proverb
the good you do for others is good you do yourself; those who are kind benefit themselves; compassion is not for other people's benefit
Examples
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!
2
Proverb; Incorrect usage
you can't save others (from themselves)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
情
feelings, emotion, passion, sympathy, circumstances, facts
11 strokesFrequency 235JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ジョウセイ
Kun
なさ.け
人
person
2 strokesFrequency 5JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ジンニン
Kun
ひと-り-と
Nanori
じとねひこふみ
為
do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of
9 strokesFrequency 831JLPT N1Grade 8
On
イ
Kun
ためな.るな.すす.るたりつく.るなり
Nanori
びい
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