English–Japanese

“benevolence” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijin

Example

儒教では、仁を大切にします。ju kyō de wa jin o tai setsu ni shi ma su

In Confucianism, people value benevolence.

Illustration for 仁 (benevolence)

How to say “benevolence” in Japanese

“Benevolence” in Japanese is 仁 (jin).

Expresses a moral commitment to regard others with compassion and respect.

Full entry for 仁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 仁

日々の生活で仁を実践するのは、簡単ではありません。hi bi no sei katsu de jin o jis sen su ru no wa kan tan de wa a ri ma se n

Practicing benevolence in daily life is not easy.

Tips for using 仁

  • English accounts of Confucianism sometimes translate 仁 (jin, "benevolence") as humaneness, emphasizing a moral ideal rather than a passing feeling of kindness.

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