pity, sympathy, or compassion felt toward someone's suffering or misfortune.
彼の失敗を見て、思わず情けを感じた。
Seeing his failure, I couldn't help feeling pity.
彼女は困っている人に情けをかけるタイプだ。
She's the kind who shows compassion to people in trouble.
「情けは人のためならず」ということわざがある。
There is a proverb: 'Kindness to others is not wasted' (meaning kindness will be repaid).
affection or tender feelings; in literary or older usage it can refer to love.
母親の情けは子供にとって大きな支えだ。
A mother's affection is a great support for a child.
彼への情けがいつしか愛情に変わった。
My pity/compassion for him eventually turned into affection.
古い物語には情け深い登場人物が多い。
Old tales often feature compassionate characters.