慰
Kanji · N1
慰 / consolation
Kanji for consolation, amusement, or seduce.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なぐさ.める、なぐさ.む | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
慰 carries the meaning consolation, amusement, or seduce.
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Common compounds with 慰
慰謝料いしゃりょうconsolation money / solatium / reparation
慰安いあんsolace / relaxation
慰問いもんvisit to console someone / giving comfort / expressing condolences
慰めるなぐさめるto comfort / to console / to amuse
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