noun
gross national happiness; GNH
A concept and development philosophy that guides the government of Bhutan, emphasizing collective well-being over purely economic measures.
ブータンでは国民総幸福量が政策の中心に据えられている。
In Bhutan, gross national happiness is placed at the center of policy.
国民総幸福量はGDPに代わる指標として注目されている。
Gross national happiness is attracting attention as an alternative indicator to GDP.
GDP; a purely economic measure, whereas 国民総幸福量 focuses on holistic well-being.
A Japanese translation of the English term 'gross national happiness', coined to describe Bhutan's development philosophy.