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善意

Reading

Kana: ぜんい
Romaji: zen'i
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

virtuous mind

2

good intentions; good will

3

positive mindset

4

bona fides; good faith

(Law, etc. term)
See also: 悪意

Kanji

善
Readings: ゼン、 よ.い、 い.い、 よ.く、 よし.とする
Meanings: virtuous, good, goodness
意
Reading: イ
Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)は善意(ぜんい)に満(み)ちている。
➥She is full of good intentions.
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地獄(じごく)への道(みち)は善意(ぜんい)で敷(し)かれている。
➥The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
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君(きみ)にはあの人(ひと)たちの善意(ぜんい)が分(わ)からないようだ。
➥You don't seem to understand their good intentions.
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あなたの善意(ぜんい)は身(み)にしみました。
➥Your goodwill sank into my heart.
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個人(こじん)の善意(ぜんい)は大海(たいかい)の一滴(いってき)にすぎません。
➥Private charity is only a drop in the bucket.
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いかなる善意(ぜんい)の考(かんが)えもそれ自体(じたい)はあくでありうる。
➥Any virtuous idea can be vicious in itself.
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