Japanese word

良識

Pronunciation

Romajiryōshiki

Meaning

  • noungood sense

Example

大人は良識を持って行動します。otona wa ryō shiki o mo tte kō dō shi ma su

Adults act with good sense.

Illustration for 良識 (good sense)

More examples

困ったときこそ、良識に従って判断してください。koma tta to ki ko so ryō shiki ni shitaga tte han dan shi te ku da sa i

Especially when you are in trouble, make decisions according to good sense.

Core concept

Refers to the ability to judge what is reasonable and socially appropriate in a situation.

Common phrases

  • 良識ある行動ryō shiki a ru kō dō

    sensible behavior

  • 良識を持つryō shiki o mo tsu

    have good sense

Similar words

常識jōshiki: The knowledge and judgment generally shared in a society and used in everyday situations.
分別bunbetsu: The ability to judge wisely and avoid unreasonable actions.
思慮shiryo: Careful thought about the effects of an action before making a decision.

Definition in Japanese

物事の道理をわきまえ、社会的に適切に判断して行動するための分別。mono goto no dō ri o wa ki ma e sha kai teki ni teki setsu ni han dan shi te kō dō su ru ta me no bun betsu

Word origin

良識 (ryōshiki) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 良 (ryō, "good") and 識 (shiki, "knowledge or discernment"), giving the sense of sound judgment.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 良識 (ryōshiki) often describes responsible judgment in society, while English common sense can also mean practical everyday understanding.

Other meanings

  • common sensenoun
  • sound judgmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 良識的ryōshikitekisensiblena-adjective

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