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慈

慈 — mercy

Learn the correct stroke order for 慈 (mercy), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジji
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いつく.しむitsukushimu
Strokes13
Radical心
Frequency#1811
Meaningsmercy

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

慈愛じあいaffection (esp. parental); love; fondnessnoun
慈善じぜんcharity; benevolence; philanthropynoun
慈悲じひmercy; compassion; clemencynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 慈 (mercy) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 慈 is #1811, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

慈愛じあい — affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
慈善じぜん — charity; benevolence; philanthropy
慈悲じひ — mercy; compassion; clemency

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 慈 have?

The kanji 慈 (mercy) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 慈?

慈 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 慈 mean?

慈 means: mercy. On'yomi readings: ジ. Kun'yomi readings: いつく.しむ.

What JLPT level is 慈?

慈 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.