Japanese Conversation · Level 100
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Japanese word
好意
Pronunciation
Romajikōi
Meaning
- nounfavor
Example
彼女は私に好意を持っています。kano jo wa watashi ni kō i o mo tte i ma su
She likes me.
More examples
先生の好意に感謝しています。sen sei no kō i ni kan sha shi te i ma su
I am grateful for my teacher's kindness.
Core concept
Expresses a favorable attitude toward someone that appears in kind or supportive actions.
Common phrases
好意を持つkō i o mo tsu
have goodwill
好意を示すkō i o shime su
show favor
好意に応えるkō i ni kota e ru
return the favor
Similar words
好感kōkan: A positive feeling of liking or approval toward a person or thing.
親切shinsetsu: Kind treatment or helpful action toward another person.
善意zeni: A sincere intention to help or to act in a morally good way.
Definition in Japanese
相手を好ましく思い、親切に扱おうとする気持ち。ai te o kono ma shi ku omo i shin setsu ni atsuka ō to su ru ki mo chi
Word origin
好 (kō, "liking") and 意 (i, "feeling or intention") combine in this Sino-Japanese word to mean a favorable feeling toward another person.
Usage tips
- Japanese 好意 (kōi) can refer to ordinary friendliness or kindness, while the surrounding context determines whether a romantic meaning is intended.
Other meanings
- goodwillnoun
- friendlinessnoun
- kindnessnoun
Opposites
- 悪意akuimalicenoun
Related words
- 好意的kōitekifavorablena-adjective