Translation guide
The effect of ethical principles, character, or example on others' behavior or thinking. In Japanese, this is often expressed through terms related to virtue, teaching, or emotional/spiritual impact.
The positive effect a person's moral character or ethical example has on others.
His sincerity had a good moral influence on those around him.
A more formal or literary term for moral influence through virtue, often used in philosophical or historical contexts.
The moral influence of the ruler guides the people.
A direct translation meaning 'moral influence'. It is understandable but less idiomatic than 感化.
Parents' moral influence is important for children's development.
The moral impact of a teacher, mentor, or leader through instruction and example.
Literally 'fragrance and pottery', it refers to the gradual, beneficial moral influence of a teacher or mentor on a student.
Under the moral influence of his mentor, he became a fine doctor.
Refers to enlightening or civilizing influence through education, often used in social or religious contexts.
A deep, often intangible moral or spiritual effect on a person's heart or mind.
A deep impression that moves someone morally or emotionally. Often used when someone is inspired by another's actions or words.
I was deeply morally influenced by his way of life.
Literally 'influence on the heart/mind', a more general phrase for emotional or moral impact.
感化 (kanka) specifically implies a positive moral or character influence, while 影響 (eikyou) is a general term for influence, which can be positive or negative. Use 感化 when emphasizing ethical improvement.
to be negatively influenced
to have a good moral influence
The direct translation '道徳的影響' is grammatically correct but sounds stiff and is rarely used in natural conversation. Prefer 感化 or context-specific terms like 薫陶.
宗教は人々を教化する力がある。
Religion has the power to exert moral influence on people.
That movie had a great moral influence on me.