Meaning of 善意 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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善意
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Kana Readingぜんい
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Romajizen'i
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- virtuous mind
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- good intentions; good will
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- positive mindset
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- bona fides (legal good faith)
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Example Sentences
善意, ぜんい used in context
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彼女は善意に満ちている。
She abounds in good will.
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
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公平に評すれば、彼は善意からやったのだと認めなけらばならない。
To do him justice, we must admit that his intentions were good.
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Private charity is only a drop in the bucket.
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You seem to be insensible of their good intentions.
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Any virtuous idea can be vicious in itself.
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