synonym Comparative
善意
VS
慈善
Differences Between "善意" and "慈善"
Option A
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.
Option B
慈善
Meaning
charity; benevolence
Reading
じぜん (jizen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は長年、様々な慈善活動に参加している。
She has been participating in various charitable activities for many years.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(goodwill; kind intention; good faith; benevolence)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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！』
- 慈善: Refers to acts of kindness and generosity, often for the benefit of others or society, typically without expectation of return. (他を思いやり、恵まれない人々を助ける行為や精神。)
- 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！』
- 慈善: Refers to acts of kindness and generosity, often for the benefit of others or society, typically without expectation of return. (他を思いやり、恵まれない人々を助ける行為や精神。)
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