慈しむ

いつくしむ

Also written 愛しむ

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to be affectionate towards; to show tenderness towards; to treat tenderly; to love

Kanji

• 慈 mercy. Read as いつくしむ.

Example sentences

• いつくしみは、身内から始めよう。
  Charity begins at home.

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