also: にんどう
Refers to the quality of being humane, compassionate, or morally upright. Often used in contexts of ethics, human rights, and humanitarian efforts.
His actions are against humanity.
A fundraiser was held for humanitarian aid.
Commonly refers to a pedestrian walkway, especially one separated from the roadway. Often used in traffic contexts.
The children were taught to always walk on the sidewalk.
This road does not have a sidewalk.
Only with reading にんどう
In Buddhism, one of the six realms of existence (六道). Read as にんどう in this context. A technical term not used in everyday conversation.
See also: 六道
In Buddhism, the human realm is considered one of the six realms.
Attacking civilians is an act that goes against humanity.
He devoted himself with great humanity to helping the refugees.
The bicycle moved from the road up onto the sidewalk.
The children walked along the sidewalk by the park on their way to school.
humanism; humanitarianism
humanitarian operation