Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “情けは人の為ならず”

情けは人の為ならず

なさけはひとのためならず

the good you do for others is good you do yourself; those who are kind benefit themselves

Example sentence

This is definitely, 'The good you do for others is good you do yourself'! It's a reward because I was helpful!

Kanji details

情

・feelings

・emotion

・passion

・sympathy

・circumstances

・facts

人

・person

為

・do

・change

・make

・benefit

・welfare

・be of use

・reach to

・try

・practice

・cost

・serve as

・good

・advantage

・as a result of