also: はうじん
kind intentions; goodwill
Honorific noun used to refer respectfully to another person's kind thoughts or goodwill. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
I am deeply grateful for your kind intentions.
We humbly request your kind consideration.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading ほうしん is the modern pronunciation.
Historical kana usage (out-dated or obsolete).
Compound of 芳 (fragrant, favorable) and 心 (heart, mind), used honorifically to refer to another's kind thoughts. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.