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Meanings
1
Refers to a morally good or upright person. Often used in contrast with 悪人 (bad person).
He is truly a good person.
What is the difference between a good person and a bad person?
2
good-natured person; gullible person
Often used with a nuance of being too trusting or easily taken advantage of. Can imply naivety rather than moral virtue.
That person is too good-natured and easily deceived.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のふりをするto pretend to be a good person
He pretended to be a good person and deceived others.
- 〈人〉ぶるto act like a goody-goody, put on an air of virtue
She always acts like a saint, but she's actually selfish.