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情けは人の為ならず 【なさけはひとのためならず】

  1. [exp] 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
  2. [exp] you can't save others (from themselves)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
情 Feelings, Emotion, Passion, Sympathy, Circumstances, Facts ジョウ, セイ なさ.け
人 Person ジン, ニン ひと, -り, -と
為 Do, Change, Make, Benefit, Welfare, Be Of Use, Reach To, Try, Practice, Cost, Serve As, Good, Advantage, As A Result Of イ ため, な.る, な.す, す.る, たり, つく.る, なり