Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 惻隠(そくいん) in Japanese

惻隠
Kana Reading
そくいん
Romaji
sokuin
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    compassion; pity


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

conceal, hide, cover

On'Yomi: イン, オン

Kun'Yomi: かく.す, かく.し, かく.れる, かか.す, よ.る

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12 strokes

be sad

On'Yomi: ソク, ショク

Kun'Yomi: いた.む

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