noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
thoughtfulness; consideration; sympathy
Refers to a considerate, sympathetic attitude toward others; often used in contexts of showing care or concern.
彼の心ばえに感謝している。
I'm grateful for his thoughtfulness.
心ばえのある対応だった。
It was a considerate response.
noun
nature; disposition; temperament
Describes a person's innate character or temperament; somewhat literary and less common in everyday speech.
彼女は穏やかな心ばえの持ち主だ。
She has a gentle disposition.
Compound of 心 (こころ, heart/mind) and 延え (ばえ, from 延える meaning to stretch or extend). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the outward expression of one's inner heart.