人は情け

ひとはなさけ
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A proverb expressing that people show compassion and help one another; one good turn deserves another.

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引っ越しを手伝ってくれた隣人に礼を言うと、彼は笑って「人は情けだよ」と言った。

When I thanked the neighbor who helped me move, he smiled and said, "People are kind."

災害のときに多くの人が助け合うのを見て、本当に「人は情け」だと感じた。

Seeing many people help each other during the disaster, I really felt that people are compassionate.

小さな親切が大きな助けになることもある。だから人は情けを忘れてはいけない。

A small kindness can sometimes be a great help. That's why we shouldn't forget to be compassionate.