情なさけを知しる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

fall in love for the first time; know love

Literary or poetic expression for experiencing romantic love, often implying a first or awakening experience. Not used in casual conversation.

• 彼かれは三さん十じゅっ歳さいを過すぎて初はじめて情なさけを知しった。

  He fell in love for the first time after turning thirty.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be compassionate; show mercy

Used when someone understands and acts with compassion or mercy, often in a refined or literary context. Can also imply emotional maturity.

• 情なさけを知しる人ひとこそ、真しんの強つよさを持もっている。

  Only those who are compassionate possess true strength.