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JLPT N213画 · 13 strokesradical 竹freq #576

kindness, sincerity, seriousness

On'yomi (音読み)

  • トク
  • トク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あつ.い

Mnemonic

In a bamboo grove, a person shows sincere kindness by offering their heartfelt support to a struggling friend, embodying seriousness in their compassion.

About this kanji

The kanji 篤, pronounced as "とく" in on'yomi and "あつ.い" in kun'yomi, conveys meanings related to kindness, sincerity, and seriousness. This character is often used in nouns rather than verbs. Some common compounds include 篤信 (とくしん), which means deep faith, 篤学 (とくがく), referring to diligent study, and 篤志 (とくし), which signifies a generous spirit. These compounds highlight positive qualities and dedication. A useful note is that while 篤 emphasizes sincerity and seriousness, it often carries a warm, kind undertone in its usage, making it a favorable term in many contexts.

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Example sentences

  • 篤い友情を育てたいです。

    I want to cultivate a deep friendship.

Meanings across languages

English
kindness, sincerity, seriousness
Tiếng Việt
tình cảm, chân thành, nghiêm túc
日本語
親切, 誠実, 真剣
한국어
친절, 진실성, 진지함
中文
善意, 真诚, 认真
id
kebaikan, ketulusan, kesungguhan
th
ความกรุณา, ความจริงใจ, ความเอาจริงเอาจัง
es
amabilidad, sinceridad, seriedad
fr
gentillesse, sincérité, sérieux
de
Freundlichkeit, Ehrlichkeit, Ernsthaftigkeit
pt
bondade, sinceridade, seriedade

Common compounds

  • 篤信とくしんdeep faith, sincere belief
  • 篤学とくがくdiligent study, earnest learning
  • 篤志とくしgenerous spirit, philanthropy

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