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慈善 (じぜん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
charity ; benevolence ; philanthropy
Refers to charitable acts, goodwill, or the spirit of helping those in need. Often used in compounds like 慈善活動 (charitable activities) or 慈善団体 (charitable organization).
その 財ざい 団だん は 慈じ 善ぜん 目もく 的てき で 設せつ 立りつ さ れ た 。
The foundation was established for philanthropic purposes.
Kanji 善 virtuous, good, goodness Similar words 寄き 付ふ 寄付 refers specifically to donations or contributions, while 慈善 is the broader concept of charity and benevolence.
博はく 愛あい 博愛 means universal love or fraternity, often more philosophical; 慈善 focuses on practical charitable actions.
Etymology From Chinese 慈善 (císhàn), meaning 'charitable, benevolent'. The characters 慈 (mercy, affection) and 善 (good, virtuous) combine to express the concept of compassionate goodness.
