Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "こうい (kōi)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
行為
こうい (kōi)
N3 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
好意
こうい (kōi)
N3 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "こうい (kōi)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 行為 (Level: N3): Translates to "act, deed, conduct" and is used when Refers to a specific action or deed, often with a moral, legal, or formal implication. More formal than just 「すること」..
- 好意 (Level: N3): Maps to "goodwill; favor; affection; kindness" and carries the nuance of Refers to having goodwill, favor, affection, or kind feelings toward someone. Contrast with 悪意.
Bilingual Context for "行為"
その行為は社会的に許されない。
That act is not socially acceptable.
Bilingual Context for "好意"
彼女の温かい_______に感謝し、丁寧にお礼の手紙を書きました。
Grateful for her warm kindness, I wrote a polite thank-you letter.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "その ＿＿＿ は社会的に許されない。" (Meaning: "That act is not socially acceptable.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "行為" is used for "act, deed, conduct" in the context: "That act is not socially acceptable.".