synonym Comparative
意図
VS
善意
Differences Between "意図" and "善意"
Option A
意図
Meaning
intention; aim; design; purpose
Reading
いと (ito)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の発言の本当の_______を理解するのに、少し時間がかかりました。
It took a bit of time to understand the true intention behind his remark.
Option B
善意
Meaning
goodwill; kind intention; good faith; benevolence
Reading
ぜんいい (zen'i)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
匿名で多額の寄付を行った人物は、単なる_______に基づく行動であり、売名行為ではないと手紙に記していました。
The person who made a large donation anonymously stated in the letter that it was an action simply based on goodwill, not a publicity stunt.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(intention; aim; design; purpose)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 意図: Refers to one's intention, aim, purpose, or design behind an action or statement. Can be used with する as a verb (意図する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'What was my intention when I purposely sat next to you during the company drinking party?! ...Don't go getting the wrong idea! I-It was strictly to manage your drinking habits! Absolutely no other purpose!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『昨日の懇親会で、私がわざわざあんたの隣の席に座った意図？！...べ、別にあんたと密着したかったわけじゃないわよ！飲みすぎないように監視する意図よ！他意はないわ！』
- 善意: Refers to goodwill, kind intentions, or good faith shown toward others. (Also has a legal meaning of 'unawareness of a fact', but general N3 tests goodwill). Often used as 善意の第三者 or 善意に基づく. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Goodwill! S-So what if I offered to help with your overtime?! It's not like I want to stay next to you forever... ok, it IS out of my pure goodwill (love)! Don't tease me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ぜんいい（善意）よ！私が『残業を手伝ってあげる』ってわざわざ残ったのはね、100%私の温かい善意（愛）なんだからね！勘違いしないでよね…本当はただあんたの側にいたいだけなんだから！』
- 意図: Refers to one's intention, aim, purpose, or design behind an action or statement. Can be used with する as a verb (意図する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'What was my intention when I purposely sat next to you during the company drinking party?! ...Don't go getting the wrong idea! I-It was strictly to manage your drinking habits! Absolutely no other purpose!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『昨日の懇親会で、私がわざわざあんたの隣の席に座った意図？！...べ、別にあんたと密着したかったわけじゃないわよ！飲みすぎないように監視する意図よ！他意はないわ！』
- 善意: Refers to goodwill, kind intentions, or good faith shown toward others. (Also has a legal meaning of 'unawareness of a fact', but general N3 tests goodwill). Often used as 善意の第三者 or 善意に基づく. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Goodwill! S-So what if I offered to help with your overtime?! It's not like I want to stay next to you forever... ok, it IS out of my pure goodwill (love)! Don't tease me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ぜんいい（善意）よ！私が『残業を手伝ってあげる』ってわざわざ残ったのはね、100%私の温かい善意（愛）なんだからね！勘違いしないでよね…本当はただあんたの側にいたいだけなんだから！』
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