noun
charity; benevolence; charitable spirit
Refers to a sincere, warm-hearted desire to help others, often used in formal or written contexts.
彼の篤志に感謝します。
I am grateful for his benevolence.
篤志家として多くの寄付を行った。
As a philanthropist, he made many donations.
noun
interest in public welfare; zeal for social causes
Emphasizes active enthusiasm for social enterprise or public welfare, often seen in compounds like 篤志家 (philanthropist) or 篤志看護 (volunteer nursing).
彼女は社会事業に篤志を示している。
She shows zeal for social work.