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善
good · virtuous · right · goodness
N2On: ぜんKun: よし
Memory Aid
'Zen' — Practicing 'Zen' brings inner 'goodness' and peace.
A 'sheep' (羊) symbolizes 'goodness'. The bottom looks like two 'mouths' (口口) talking about how 'good' something is.
Vocabulary
善意ぜんいgood intentions
改善かいぜんimprovement
善悪ぜんあくgood and evil
偽善ぎぜんhypocrisy
慈善じぜんcharity, benevolence
Example Sentences
彼はいつも善意で行動しています。
He always acts with good intentions.
会社はサービスの改善に取り組んでいます。
The company is working on improving its services.
子供たちに善悪の区別を教えるのは大切です。
It's important to teach children the distinction between good and evil.
善を行うことは、心を豊かにします。
Doing good enriches the heart.