情け

なさけ

[nasake]

Meanings

1.Noun

pity; sympathy; compassion; mercy

2.Noun

affection; love

彼の境遇を聞いて情けをかけずにはいられなかった。

After hearing his situation, I couldn't help but show compassion.

敵将に情けをかけて命を助けてやった。

He showed mercy to the enemy general and spared his life.

彼女の涙に心を動かされ、情けが芽生えた。

Moved by her tears, compassion arose within him.