English–Japanese
“goodness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizen
Example
善を重んじる人は信頼されます。zen o omo n ji ru hito wa shin rai sa re ma su
People who value goodness are trusted.
How to say “goodness” in Japanese
“Goodness” in Japanese is 善 (zen).
Refers to the inner quality and outward conduct that are considered morally right and beneficial.
Example sentences with 善
彼は難しい状況でも、善を選ぶ勇気を持っています。kare wa muzuka shi i jō kyō de mo zen o era bu yū ki o mo tte i ma su
Even in difficult situations, he has the courage to choose goodness.
Tips for using 善
- The same pronunciation appears in 善 (zen) for goodness and 禅 (zen) for Zen Buddhism, but the different characters mark different words.