A philosophical and ethical term referring to selfless concern for the well-being of others. Often used in academic or formal contexts.
利他主義は多くの宗教で重要な価値観とされている。
Altruism is considered an important value in many religions.
彼の行動は純粋な利他主義に基づいている。
His actions are based on pure altruism.
利他主義 is the philosophy of putting others' interests first, the direct opposite of ミーイズム's focus on self-interest.
利己主義 means prioritizing one's own interests, while 利他主義 means prioritizing the interests of others.
reciprocal altruism
Compound of 利他 (rita, 'benefiting others') and 主義 (shugi, '-ism'). 利他 is itself a Sino-Japanese word formed from 利 (ri, 'profit, benefit') and 他 (ta, 'other').