noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Only when written 労り
Modern core meaning: a gentle, caring attitude toward someone, often implying emotional support and attentiveness. Used in contexts of showing kindness or looking after someone's well-being.
Her words conveyed deep sympathy and care.
Please don't forget a feeling of consideration toward the sick.
service; labor; meritorious deed
Archaic sense referring to hard work, service, or a praiseworthy act. Not used in modern Japanese; encountered only in historical texts.
His meritorious deeds are recorded in the ancient documents.
Only when written 労り
Archaic sense meaning sickness or disease. Extremely rare and obsolete; modern Japanese uses 病気 or 疾患.
In classical texts, there are examples where 労り refers to illness.
Standard kanji spelling for the modern sense of sympathy and care. It is usually written in kana.
Kana spelling is very common and often preferred in everyday writing.
Archaic kanji form associated with the old sense of service or meritorious deed.
Archaic kanji form associated with the old sense of service or meritorious deed.
Derived from the verb 労る (いたわる), meaning to care for or show sympathy. The kanji 労 carries connotations of labor and care, reflecting the word's historical link to service and effort.