Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 善意(ぜんい) in Japanese

善意
Kana Reading
ぜんい
Romaji
zen'i
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    virtuous mind
    Example sentence
    彼女善意に満ちている。 She abounds in good will.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    good intentions; good will
    Example sentence
    地獄への善意敷かれている。 The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    positive mindset
    Example sentence
    公平に評すれば善意からやったのだ認めなけらばならない To do him justice, we must admit that his intentions were good.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bona fides (legal good faith)
    Example sentence
    個人の善意大海一滴すぎません Private charity is only a drop in the bucket.

Examples of 善意, ぜんい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

12 strokes

virtuous, good, goodness

On'Yomi: ゼン

Kun'Yomi: よ.い, い.い, よ.く, よし.とする

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JLPT 4

13 strokes

idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi:

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