# 慈 — Mercy

Frequency rank 1646 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 犠 (Sacrifice), less common than 殖 (Multiply).

- On’yomi: じ
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 心 Heart (Kangxi 61)
- Frequency path: Level XIII of XX

Flowers grow on top with a heart below — flowers blooming from a compassionate heart represent divine mercy.

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