01
慰める
なぐさめる
to comfort
Meanings
- consolation
- amusement
- seduce
- cheer
- make sport of
- comfort
Readings
Onyomi
- イ
Kunyomi
- なぐさ.める
- なぐさ.む
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Useful words
02
慰む
なぐさむ
to be comforted
03
慰謝料
いしゃりょう
consolation money
04
慰問
いもん
sympathy visit
05
慰霊
いれい
memorial
06
慰労
いろう
appreciation of service
Compare Kanji
01慈Meaning82%mercyCompassion naturally leads to comfort, making 慈 a warm emotional neighbor.02悲Meaning76%grieve, sadComfort often answers sadness, and 悲 names the feeling that 慰 tries to soften.03心Component84%heart, mindThe heart base makes the kanji emotional before any other detail is read.04愛Meaning78%love, affectionAffection and consolation meet in caring for someone, though 愛 is broader and stronger.05恵Meaning72%favor, blessingKind favor can feel comforting, giving 恵 a gentle support role for 慰.06安Meaning68%relax, cheapPeace of mind is often the result of comfort, so 安 sits just beyond the action of 慰.