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厚誼 (こうぎ, kougi) Japanese meaning: kindness | Kotomora
じ 字 Furigana
Related words 好こう 意い 好意 is a more common, everyday word for goodwill or favor, while 厚誼 is a formal, somewhat literary expression used mainly in written or ceremonial contexts.
友ゆう 情じょう 友情 is the standard word for friendship, whereas 厚誼 emphasizes the kindness and warmth received from someone, often in a formal or grateful tone.
Etymology Composed of 厚 (thick, deep, kind) and 誼 (friendship, goodwill). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination has long been used in formal writing to express deep gratitude for kindness and friendship.
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今こん 後ご と も 変か わら ぬ ご 厚こう 誼ぎ を 賜たまわ り ます よう お 願ねが い 申もう し 上あ げ ます 。
I humbly request your continued cordiality and support in the future.