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情けは人の為ならず
情けは人のためならず
Readings
なさけはひとのためならず nasakehahitonotamenarazu
English
Expression 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 Expression Proverb incorrect usage you can't save others (from themselves)
為 ON: イ KUN: ため, な.る, な.す, す.る, たり, つく.る, なり do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of