A formal, literary term for compassionate and forgiving generosity, often associated with Confucian ideals. Rare in modern conversation; more common in classical or formal writing.
古典には君主の仁恕を称える記述が多い。
Classical texts often contain passages praising a ruler's benevolence.
A Sino-Japanese compound of 仁 (benevolence) and 恕 (consideration, forgiveness). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is associated with Confucian ethical concepts.