N3
ぜんいい (zen'i)
善意
goodwill; kind intention; good faith; benevolence
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "善意"!
近所の人々の温かい_______に助けられ、被災した家族は厳しい避難生活を乗り切ることができました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 親切心や好意的な気持ち「善意」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『人々の善意！尊いわね！じゃあ、私の「あんたを一生お世話してあげる」っていう究極の善意についても、喜んで受け入れなさい！』
English: Since it represents kind intentions and friendliness, 'goodwill/kind intention' (zen'i) is correct. Haruka: 'People's goodwill! Noble! Then, regarding my ultimate goodwill of "taking care of you for life" too, accept it with pleasure!'
English: Since it represents kind intentions and friendliness, 'goodwill/kind intention' (zen'i) is correct. Haruka: 'People's goodwill! Noble! Then, regarding my ultimate goodwill of "taking care of you for life" too, accept it with pleasure!'
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