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.
Refers to influencing someone positively through one's character or example, often in educational or moral contexts.
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.
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.
Religion has the power to exert moral influence on people.
That movie had a great moral influence on me.