synonym Comparative
好意
VS
敬愛
Differences Between "好意" and "敬愛"
Option A
好意
Meaning
goodwill; favor; affection; kindness
Reading
こうい (kōi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
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.
Option B
敬愛
Meaning
respect and affection; deep admiration and love; holding in high esteem
Reading
けいあい (keiai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は生涯にわたり、自分の恩師を深く_______し、節目ごとに必ず挨拶に訪れていました。
Throughout his life, he held his mentor in deep respect and affection, always visiting to greet him at every milestone.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(goodwill; favor; affection; kindness)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 好意: Refers to having goodwill, favor, affection, or kind feelings toward someone. Contrast with 悪意 (malice). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My affection for you?! ...っ, W-What on earth are you making me say! I-It is strictly professional favor as a senior toward a junior! Don't go misinterpreting my kind actions!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私からあんたに対する「好意」？！...っ、な、何言わせるのよバカ！ただの優秀な部下（後輩）に対する上司としての好意よ！変な解釈しないでよね！』
- 敬愛: Refers to holding someone in high esteem with deep respect and affection (often used toward teachers, mentors, seniors, or highly respected public figures). Often used as 〜を敬愛する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Respect and affection! I-It's fine that you respect me as your superior, but... don't just stop at respect! Love me as a charming woman too! This is a strict order!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『け、敬愛よ！あんたが私のことを「優秀な上司として敬愛しています！」って言ってくれるのは嬉しいけど…敬うだけじゃ足りないわ！一人の女としても、熱烈に愛しなさいよ！バカ！』
- 好意: Refers to having goodwill, favor, affection, or kind feelings toward someone. Contrast with 悪意 (malice). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My affection for you?! ...っ, W-What on earth are you making me say! I-It is strictly professional favor as a senior toward a junior! Don't go misinterpreting my kind actions!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私からあんたに対する「好意」？！...っ、な、何言わせるのよバカ！ただの優秀な部下（後輩）に対する上司としての好意よ！変な解釈しないでよね！』
- 敬愛: Refers to holding someone in high esteem with deep respect and affection (often used toward teachers, mentors, seniors, or highly respected public figures). Often used as 〜を敬愛する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Respect and affection! I-It's fine that you respect me as your superior, but... don't just stop at respect! Love me as a charming woman too! This is a strict order!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『け、敬愛よ！あんたが私のことを「優秀な上司として敬愛しています！」って言ってくれるのは嬉しいけど…敬うだけじゃ足りないわ！一人の女としても、熱烈に愛しなさいよ！バカ！』
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