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[そく()·いん()]
sokuin
noun

English Meaning(s) for 惻隠

noun
  1. compassion; pity

Definition and Synonyms for 惻隠

Compassion the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Synonyms: 人情, 同情, 同情心, 哀れみ, 哀れむ, 哀愍, 思いやり, 思いやる, , 恩情, , お情け, 情け, 惻隠, 惻隠の情, 愛憐, 慈悲, 憐情, 憐憫
Compassion a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
Synonyms: 不憫, 同情, 哀れ, 哀れみ, 哀れむ, 思いやり, 思いやる, , 惻隠, 憐情, 憐憫
Ruth a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Synonyms: 不憫, 同情, 哀れみ, 哀れむ, 哀愍, 哀憐, , お情け, 情け, 惻隠, 惻隠の情, 慈悲, 憐情, 憐憫

Meanings for each kanji in 惻隠

» be sad
» conceal; hide; cover

Categories 惻隠 is a member of

Mercifulness a disposition to be kind and forgiving
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Fellow Feeling sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
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