Vocab Info

A11 Expression

情(なさ)けは人(ひと)の為(ため)ならず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, you can't save others (from themselves)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expression

      1. 1.

        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

        Proverb

      2. 2.

        you can't save others (from themselves)

        Proverb, incorrect usage

    All Forms

    情けは人の為ならず 【なさけはひとのためならず】

    Details

      • な

      • さ

      • け

      • は

      • ひ

      • と

      • の

      • た

      • め

      • な

      • ら

      • ず

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